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Asylum seekers deported by the U.S. are stuck in Panama unable to return home

By Manuel Rueda

Published May 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM EDT

Two months ago, the U.S. deported almost 300 asylum seekers and flew them to Panama under a deal that has been widely criticized by human rights groups.

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