The President of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, has thrown down a defiant gauntlet warning that American troops could be expelled from the Central American nation if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on promises to deport Hondurans with criminal records. But this bold posturing may prove to be little more than hot air in the face of America’s economic and military muscle.
The Threat That Backfires?
During a televised address, Castro declared, “Faced with a hostile attitude of mass expulsion of our brothers, we would have to consider a change in our policies of cooperation with the United States, especially in the military arena.” She further accused the U.S. of maintaining military bases in Honduras “without paying a cent for decades,” while ignoring the significant foreign aid the U.S. provides annually.
U.S. Leverage: Economic and Military Ties
Let’s set the record straight. Honduras receives roughly $175 million in yearly aid from the United States, on top of the more than 600 U.S. troops based there for economic contributions. Those service members spend money within local economies, strengthening businesses and communities. Should Honduras continue to insist on expelling U.S. forces, the economic shockwaves could shatter local infrastructure and livelihoods.
America’s Priorities: Security and Sovereignty
The Trump administration has spoken clearly: national security and sovereignty first. Deporting illegal immigrants, especially those with criminal records, isn’t a policy but rather a mandate. The presence of foreign criminals is threatening the citizenry and defying the rule of law.
The real question is whether Honduras is prepared to deal with the consequences of severing relations with its biggest economic and defense partner. Because for all of President Castro’s posturing for home consumption, her country depends massively on U.S. aid.
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