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Mexico Demands Removal of U.S. Anti-Migration Ad, Citing Discrimination

President Sheinbaum announces legislative action to ban foreign government ads and bolsters border measures as tensions with the U.S. escalate.

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Mexikos Präsidentin Claudia Sheinbaum
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Overview

  • Mexico's government has formally requested private TV stations to stop airing a U.S. anti-migration ad, calling it discriminatory and harmful to human dignity.
  • The ad, part of a multi-million-dollar campaign led by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, warns against illegal migration and features strong language targeting criminal activity.
  • President Sheinbaum plans to introduce legislation to ban foreign government advertisements on Mexican broadcasters, citing sovereignty concerns.
  • In response to U.S. pressure, Mexico has deployed troops to its border with the U.S. and is weighing potential retaliatory tariffs.
  • The dispute underscores growing tensions over migration policies, with Mexico criticizing the ad's potential to incite violence and undermine bilateral cooperation.