The Escalation of the Third Wave of National Removal Operations

As this phase of the deportation campaign continues, the long-term geopolitical consequences are beginning to surface. The strain on countries receiving large numbers of deportees—many of whom arrive with no resources and no local support systems—has created new humanitarian challenges in Latin America, Africa, and beyond. Some international observers warn that these mass removals could destabilize fragile regions, potentially leading to future waves of migration. For the current administration, however, the priority remains domestic: the systematic removal of unauthorized individuals to transform the American immigration system into one of total compliance and strictly controlled borders.