The reversal came as the Trump administration has struck agreements with a number of Central American nations to receive deported migrants from other nations.

"Xiomara Castro's move is likely partly motivated by the need to mitigate domestic unrest and international isolation" said a political analyst to The Latin Times

Honduran President Xiomara Castro said Tuesday that her government reached an agreement with the United States to continue an extradition treaty. In a message posted on X, Castro said the pact will be carried out "objectively" and safeguarding the integrity of Honduras' armed forces.