According to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, about 39,000 individuals were deported from the United States during the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s administration.
She mentioned that over 33,000 of these deportees were Mexican nationals, as reported at her routine morning press conference.
“Since the start of President Trump’s term, there have been 38,757 deportations [from the U.S. to Mexico], out of which 33,311 were Mexicans and 5,446 were individuals from other countries,” Sheinbaum stated.
“Most returnees to Mexico are Mexicans, primarily because the U.S. government has an arrangement via the State Department to facilitate their direct return,” she added.
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Mexico is “accepting people of various nationalities, particularly those from the northern border, for humanitarian reasons,” the president noted.
Furthermore, she explained that the U.S. is coordinating with nearly every nation, sending planes directly to pick up exiled individuals arriving in Mexico.
Sheinbaum indicated that most deported Mexicans flew back from the U.S., while many foreigners who were readmitted to Mexico opted to return to their home countries “voluntarily.”
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As per Reuters, Mexico has recorded around 52,000 deportations from the U.S. during February, March, and April last year. This means that the number of deportees Mexico has accepted during Trump’s second term is lower compared to the same timeframe last year under former President Joe Biden.
Under Trump’s leadership, crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have decreased, leading to a situation where many immigrants have chosen to return home rather than risk the challenges associated with border policies.
In anticipation of a possible rise in deportations this year, the Mexican government initiated the construction of a large reception camp in Ciudad Juarez to accommodate thousands.
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“That’s unprecedented,” Ricon, a city official, remarked regarding Mexico’s initiatives to set up shelters in multiple cities near the U.S. border.
Additionally, the Mexican government has arranged for buses to transport its citizens back home from reception centers.
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Sheinbaum has reaffirmed the country’s dedication to supporting returning citizens, emphasizing, “Mexican immigrants are not criminals.”
Her administration has rolled out a program called “Mexico te Abraza,” meaning “Mexico is embracing you,” and has also created thousands of job opportunities aimed at helping immigrants reintegrate into society.
Chris Pandolfo and Reuters contributed to this report.
