Mexico Now Open to Housing US-Deported Foreign Migrants


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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has shifted her stance on accepting migrants facing deportation from the United States under the Trump administration’s upcoming immigration measures.

Speaking at her daily press briefing on Friday, Sheinbaum expressed openness to potential cooperation with U.S. authorities regarding migrants who would be deported to Mexico rather than their countries of origin. She suggested that Mexico could either accommodate migrants from specific nations or negotiate compensation from the U.S. to facilitate their return to their home countries.

Sheinbaum revealed that her administration has developed a strategy to handle incoming deportees, though specific arrangements with U.S. officials remain under discussion. This new position marks a significant departure from her previous stance, where she had openly declared her intention to resist the Trump administration’s enhanced deportation efforts.

The announcements come in response to U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s declared intentions to implement widespread deportations upon assuming office. While Sheinbaum’s government has been preparing border regions and states to receive deported Mexican nationals, she had previously maintained a firm position against accepting migrants from other countries. This latest development signals a notable shift in Mexico’s approach to handling deportees from the United States.

 

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