Eight U.S. children fly to Guatemala after parents deported or self-deported
Jun 26, 2026 · Miami, FL, Guatemala

Eight children from three South Florida families departed Miami International Airport on a flight to Guatemala City to reunite with relatives after their parents were deported or chose to leave the country. Three of the children are U.S. citizens. The Guatemalan-Maya Center coordinated travel logistics, provided chaperones, and supported the families through the separation.
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