Tens of Thousands of Migrants Deported to Mexico
Donald Trump takes part in a signing ceremony
Mexico has received nearly 39,000 deportees from the United States during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s administration. Over 33,000 of these individuals are Mexican nationals, facilitated by direct repatriation agreements between the U.S. and Mexico. The influx has marked a decrease in non-Mexican deportees, as similar agreements with their home countries have reduced their arrivals.
Donald Trump, center, leaves the President’s Room
The Mexican government has constructed large encampments capable of housing thousands in Ciudad Juárez to accommodate returning migrants. Fleets of buses have also been organized to transport deported Mexican nationals from reception centers to their hometowns.
U.S. Border Patrol agents monitor the 60-mile western section of U.S.-Mexico border
Sheinbaum added, “The majority of people who are returning to Mexico are Mexicans, because the U.S. government, through the Department of State, has agreements for them to return directly to their countries.”
Claudia Sheinbaum speaking at Mexico City's main public square
Data shows that Mexico accepted approximately 52,000 deportees from the U.S. during the same period last year, indicating a decline in deportations as border crossings have fallen drastically.
Crews work on new sections of wall along the U.S.-Mexico border
U.S.-Mexico border crossings have slowed, with many migrants choosing to return home rather than continue their journeys north due to deterrents like Trump's border crackdown.
President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks at the nation's main plaza
Sheinbaum’s administration has committed to supporting returned nationals through the “México te abraza” initiative, offering financial assistance, healthcare access, and job creation opportunities to aid their reintegration into the workforce.
Claudia Sheinbaum during a ceremony for the beginning of her mandate.
Sheinbaum stated bluntly, “Mexican migrants are not criminals.”
Emily Prescott covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.
