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As Trump threatens mass deportations, Central America braces for an influx of vulnerable migrants

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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is set to take office in January with a promise of carrying out mass deportations.

Honduras , Guatemala and El Salvador are bracing for a potential influx of vulnerable migrants.

Since 2015 , Honduras has received around half a million deportees.

A significant uptick in deportations could leave aid networks, migrants and their families reeling.

Honduras , heavily reliant on remittances from the U.S. , could face severe economic consequences as this vital lifeline is cut.

Honduras ’ Deputy Foreign Minister García expressed skepticism about Trump ’s threat.