Guyana insists on independent vetting of US deportees under migration deal

Guyana's President Irfaan Ali asserts Georgetown will independently vet deportees arriving from the US under a new assisted voluntary return arrangement, rejecting claims it is merely helping Washington offload migration challenges. The arrangement signals a shift in bilateral migration cooperation, with Guyana seeking to maintain sovereignty over who enters its territory. The deal's specifics and vetting criteria remain unclear, and its implementation could affect regional migration dynamics.