While many Latin American countries are trying to steer clear of Beijing, Honduras is taking a different path. In response to President Trump’s recent plans to ramp up deportations and tighten border security, Honduran officials are hinting at strengthening their relationship with China.
Honduras, a small Central American nation, has been vocal about its concerns. Enrique Reina, the country’s foreign minister, recently mentioned in a TV interview that while the U.S. has been a key ally, Honduras is increasingly looking to other nations, including China, for support.
This comes after President Xiomara Castro of Honduras warned earlier this year that the U.S. military could be expelled from a major air base in the country if the Trump administration moves forward with mass deportations.
Unlike other regional leaders who have stayed quiet or cautious about Trump’s plans, Honduras is making its stance clear. By highlighting its ties with China, the country is setting itself apart from its neighbors, many of whom are trying to distance themselves from Beijing to avoid upsetting the U.S.
The Trump administration’s deportation strategy remains vague, leaving countries like Honduras to prepare for the worst. For now, it seems Honduras is keeping its options open—and China might just be at the top of the list.