Guatemala is gearing up for a major shift as the U.S. prepares to send planeloads of deportees back to the Central American nation. Last week, a flight from Alexandria, Virginia, landed in Guatemala City, marking the start of what could become the largest deportation effort in U.S. history. Carlos Navarro, a 32-year-old poultry worker, was one of those sent back. After living in the U.S. for over a decade, he was detained while eating takeout in Virginia and quickly deported. Now, he’s back in Guatemala for the first time in 11 years, calling his wife from a reception center in the capital. The Trump administration has vowed to ramp up deportations, targeting millions of unauthorized immigrants. In his inaugural speech, President Trump emphasized plans to return “millions and millions of criminal aliens” to their home countries. This policy could have a ripple effect, reshaping communities not just in the U.S. but also in nations like Guatemala. For Guatemala, the challenge is immense. The country must find ways to reintegrate returning citizens, many of whom have been away for years. Reception centers like the one in Guatemala City are just the first step in what could be a long and complex process. As the U.S. moves forward with its plans, the impact will be felt far beyond its borders, highlighting the interconnected nature of immigration policies and their global consequences.