President Claudia Sheinbaum reported this Wednesday that Mexico has received 152,592 people deported by the United States since the beginning of President Donald Trump’s administration.
“Since January 20, there have been 152,592 people deported; 140,706 Mexicans and 11,886 foreigners,” the head of the Executive Branch stated during her usual press conference at the National Palace.
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The president reiterated her rejection of the raids against migrants implemented in the neighboring country to the north and said that she has personally expressed this disagreement to her US counterpart and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“We have issued numerous diplomatic notes regarding specific cases and the general treatment of migrants, particularly Mexicans. Through all diplomatic channels, we have expressed our disapproval of this form of migrant detention,” she stated.
The President of #Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, said that she has used all diplomatic channels to express her disapproval of the mistreatment of Mexican migrants in the #US. She also defends migrants and insists that they are not criminals, but honest people who contribute to the… pic.twitter.com/EyRxzqiSkX
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The president emphasized that Mexican nationals in the United States are not criminals, but honest people whose purpose is to support their families in Mexico and contribute to the country’s economy and society.
She reiterated the strengthened measures to support migrants in the event of detention, including legal counsel and instructions from consulates to provide ongoing accompaniment to ensure respect for their human rights.
She also mentioned the “Mexico Embraces You” repatriation strategy, through which the government provides comprehensive support to those arriving in the country, including health services, transportation to their places of origin, job opportunities, and access to social programs, among other resources.
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