Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations
Honduran Leader Threatens to Push U.S. Military Out of Base if Trump Orders Mass Deportations
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Honduras Threatens to Expel U.S. Military as Latin America Gears Up for Trump Deportations
Honduras, like many poor Central American countries, relies heavily on income from citizens living abroad. About 20% of its income comes from Hondurans living in the US.
How much do they get paid for the military base?
They don't
Oh sweet summer child
One thing unmentioned, and I don't think this totally makes up for it but it's worth considering, is people stationed on the base will spend a lot of their pay in the local area. The areas around military bases can make a lot of money from military personnel, even if they aren't being paid directly.
How much is it worth to you to not be forced into personally housing military soldiers in your home ?