The Latest: Honduras says it regrets end to US protections
NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the Trump administration ending special immigration status for Hondurans (all times local):
4:50 p.m.
The Honduran government is expressing regret over a U.S. move to end temporary protected status for tens of thousands of the Central American nation's citizens residing in the United States.
The foreign relations ministry says in a statement that it is a matter for Washington to decide, but adds that "we deeply lament it."
It says returnees will be welcomed "with open arms" and promises to help facilitate their reintegration into Honduran society.
The Trump administration announced Friday that it is ending special immigration protections granted for about 57,000 Hondurans.