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Human trafficking in St Lucia leads to US Tier 2 Watch List downgrade

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October 2, 2025
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2025 TIP Report cites weak enforcement on human trafficking in St Lucia

WASHINGTON — The United States has downgraded St Lucia to the Tier 2 Watch List in its 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report, pointing to enforcement failures and insufficient progress in protecting victims. The downgrade underscores U.S. concerns that the government has not shown stronger action compared with previous years, placing heightened scrutiny on efforts to combat human trafficking in St Lucia.

Weak enforcement and lack of convictions

The report found that St Lucia does not fully comply with the minimum standards for eliminating trafficking and has never secured a conviction under its Counter-Trafficking Act. During the review period, no new investigations or prosecutions were initiated, and no victims were identified.

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The U.S. State Department said penalties for trafficking offenses were not commensurate with those applied to other serious crimes, and authorities failed to prohibit worker-paid recruitment fees, which heighten risks of forced labor. These shortcomings were central to St Lucia’s downgrade from Tier 2 to the Watch List.

Placement on the Watch List signals that while some measures are underway, progress is inadequate. Countries in this category must demonstrate measurable improvements or risk being downgraded to Tier 3, which can trigger sanctions and restrictions on non-humanitarian aid.

Limited progress overshadowed by shortcomings

The TIP Report acknowledged that St Lucia did make some efforts. Authorities carried out public awareness campaigns, supported the repatriation of two trafficking victims, and implemented a National Action Plan covering 2023 to 2026.

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However, these steps were overshadowed by the absence of meaningful outcomes. The government did not update its action plan once the previous version expired in 2023, and no specialized training for first responders was recorded. With no investigations, arrests, or convictions, the U.S. concluded that St Lucia’s efforts fell short of sustaining its Tier 2 status.

Regional and global comparisons

The Trafficking in Persons Report ranks countries worldwide from Tier 1, representing full compliance, to Tier 3, where governments are deemed to be making little or no effort.

In the Caribbean, Barbados was also downgraded to the Tier 2 Watch List, while Cuba and Venezuela were classified at Tier 3. Haiti remains a Special Case due to ongoing political instability. Globally, the report underscored that trafficking is not only a human rights issue but also a transnational security concern. The Trump administration tied the 2025 TIP Report to its broader security framework, reinforcing this stance through Executive Order 14161, issued on June 4, which imposed new restrictions on nationals from nearly 20 countries.

The Trump administration, which released the 25th edition of the report, framed trafficking as both a criminal and strategic threat. The State Department emphasized that the campaign is rooted in the “3 P’s” approach protection, prevention, and prosecution established under the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

Trump administration links trafficking fight to security agenda

The Trump administration stressed that the fight against trafficking is part of a broader push to protect U.S. workers and communities from transnational crime. “Human trafficking is a horrific and devastating crime that also enriches transnational criminal organizations and immoral, anti-American regimes,” the State Department said in a statement.

Executive Order 14161 reflects that posture, connecting immigration restrictions directly to national security priorities. Immigration and enforcement themes have been a recurring feature of U.S. policy, most recently reflected in a Unitedpac St Lucia News analysis of Trump’s severe travel ban targeting 43 countries.

Implications for St Lucia

The downgrade raises questions about how St Lucia prioritizes resources for law enforcement and victim services. Rights advocates argue that the country must expand support for survivors, improve inter-agency coordination, and dedicate funding to strengthen investigations.

The U.S. State Department emphasized that Watch List countries must demonstrate tangible results. For St Lucia, the designation signals that international partners expect stronger action and warns that inaction could lead to a further downgrade with diplomatic and financial consequences.

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Tags: Caribbean human trafficking reportCounter-Trafficking Act St Luciaglobal trafficking assessmentsTier 2 Watch List downgradeU.S. sanctions and Tier 3 risksU.S. State Department TIP Report 2025

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