Thread: U.S. deports Guatemalans 5,577 this year

This article is from the Mexican Newspaper HOY (internet version), which is distributed in LA and Chicago. It has been through the google translator so it’s not 100%.

I find it interesting that Mexicans find this news about Guatemalans news worthy, with out complaining about their rights, or the normal BS they are always spouting off.

Guatemala seem to be feeling the pinch with the lost of money flowing back to their country. (It’s the money that’s important, not the people

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U.S. deports Guatemalans 5,577 this year
In recent days have arrived flights from Arizona, Dallas and Atlanta In recent days have arrived flights from Arizona, Dallas and Atlanta

HolaHoy
April 4, 2008 April 4, 2008

http://64.233.179.104/translate_c?hl=en ... 7795.story

The U.S. immigration authorities have deported undocumented Guatemalans in 5577 so far of 2008, official sources reported yesterday ments. According to the Directorate General of Immigration, between Tuesday and Wednesday arrived in Guatemala last three flights with more than 200 deportees.

Last Tuesday came two flights from Dallas and Atlanta with 158 undocumented Guatemalans arrived yesterday and another 45 from Arizona, stated the source. Last Tuesday came two flights from Dallas and Atlanta with 158 undocumented Guatemalans arrived yesterday and another 45 from Arizona, stated the source. So far, 2008 has come to Guatemala a total of 66 flights with 5577 deportees. So far, 2008 has come to Guatemala a total of 66 flights with 5577 deportees. In 2007 they were deported a total of 23062 undocumented Guatemalans, which surpassed the figure of 18305 2006. In 2007 they were deported a total of 23062 undocumented Guatemalans, which surpassed the figure of 18305 2006.

Despite the increase in deportations, family remittances sent by immigrants Guatemalans U.S. have maintained an increase in recent years. Despite the increase in deportations, family remittances sent by immigrants Guatemalans U.S. have maintained an increase in recent years.

According to the Bank of Guatemala, remittances last year reached a record figure of 4128.40 million dollars, and exceeded 518.19 million to those levied in 2006, which was 3609.81 million dollars. According to the Bank of Guatemala, remittances last year reached a record figure of 4128.40 million dollars, and exceeded 518.19 million to those levied in 2006, which was 3609.81 million dollars. The president of Guatemala, Alvaro Colom, will conduct a three-day official visit to Washington in April, which will meet with his American couple, George W. The president of Guatemala, Alvaro Colom, will conduct a three-day official visit to Washington in April, which will meet with his American couple, George W. Bush.

One theme that Colom deal with Bush next April 28 will be the theme for Guatemalan immigrants, according to sources from the Presidency. One theme that Colom deal with Bush next April 28 will be the theme for Guatemalan immigrants, according to sources from the Presidency.

In his meeting with President Bush, Guatemala President Alvaro Colom
asked that deportations be suspended because they need the remittances.

Besides drug trafficking, the two leaders discussed trade, economic reforms and immigration issues. Colom asked Bush to consider granting Guatemalan migrants a temporary reprieve from deportations known as TP.S. The Guatemalan economy is dependent on remittances sent by migrants in the United States.

''I assured him that I will consider his request,'' Bush said, ''and I assured him that I believe comprehensive immigration reform is in our nations' best interests.''

http://www.alipac.us/ftopict-113531-pre ... varo+colom

The illegal alien, Olga Franco, is the alledged driver of the van that struck the school bus at Cottonwood, MN. Four children died in the accident and 15 were injured. Olga, with barely a year's education, is from Guatemala.

The states and the American people have a different point of view Mr. Bush. Our state budgets can't support the world. Time for all governments to step up to the plate and take care of their own.