Guatemalan returnees from US face fading 'American Dream' in Quiché

Over a thousand people from Joyabaj, Quiché, have been returned to Guatemala by 2026, challenging the perceived success of migration. The large houses built with remittances now symbolize unfulfilled aspirations as returnees face economic reintegration challenges. This highlights the human impact of US deportation policies on Central American communities.

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