St. Lucia PM defends US third-country deportee deal as 'best under circumstances'

St. Lucia's PM Philip J. Pierre defends the agreement to accept third-country deportees from the US, calling it one of the most difficult decisions his government has made. The deal, negotiated after several rounds, is framed as the best possible outcome given external pressures, but domestic criticism suggests political risk. This reflects broader Caribbean-US migration dynamics and potential diplomatic leverage.