The recent analysis of satellite images has revealed that the United States has significantly dismantled portions of a migrant camp at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. These findings were reported by BBC Verify, highlighting a notable shift in operations at a facility that had been expanded under the Trump administration. In a bid to address the migrant crisis, President Donald Trump issued an order shortly after taking office in January 2017, which aimed to enhance the existing facilities at Guantanamo, with plans to accommodate as many as 30,000 migrants.

Despite these ambitious plans, it appears that only a small number of migrants have actually been held at this facility. According to a Department of Defense official, the Pentagon allocated approximately $38 million (28.7 million) for deportation and detention operations at the Guantanamo Bay site within the very first month of this year alone. This expenditure underscores the ongoing U.S. commitment to managing migrant flows, but also raises questions about the efficiency and necessity of such high spending, especially in light of the recent changes.

Recent satellite images indicate that, as of April 16, around two-thirds of the roughly 260 tents that were initially erected for migrant housing have been taken down. A U.S. defense official provided a statement regarding these developments, asserting, "This force adjustment represents a deliberate and efficient use of resources - not a reduction in readiness." This comment suggests that the removal of the tents is part of a strategic decision rather than a sign of diminished capability.

The camp's construction commenced just a day after President Trump unveiled his plan, with the installation of tents occurring between January 30 and February 12, 2017. Satellite imagery during this time showed ongoing construction activity, which continued until March 8, where temporary structures began appearing across the site. The expansion of the Guantanamo Migrant Operations Center is significant, as it is specifically designed to house migrants, separate from the high-security military prison that has been used for detaining individuals labeled as suspected terrorists by U.S. authorities.

Images from April 1 show a configuration of 260 green and white military tents located in the southwestern area of Guantanamo Bay. However, by April 10, many of these tents had already been dismantled, indicating a rapid shift in the operational focus at the location. As the situation continues to evolve, the future of the Guantanamo facility and its role in the broader context of U.S. immigration policy remains unclear.