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Mexico Develops Emergency App for Migrants Facing U.S. Detention

The app, set to launch in January, will notify consulates and family members in cases of imminent detention as Trump plans mass deportations.

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A demonstrator at a Mexico-US border crossing in Tijuana holds a banner with the image of US President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed a mass deportation of undocumented immigrants
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and her diplomatic staff announce a new program for helping migrants in the U.S. facing deportation. (Credit: PResidencia de Mexico)

Overview

  • The Mexican government is finalizing an app called 'Alert Button' to assist migrants who fear imminent detention in the U.S.
  • The app will notify the nearest Mexican consulate, designated family members, and Mexico's Foreign Affairs Ministry in emergency situations.
  • This initiative is part of Mexico's broader measures to protect its nationals ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's promised mass deportations starting January 20.
  • The app has undergone small-scale testing and is expected to be operational by January, with additional legal and consular support programs already in place.
  • Mexico is also coordinating with other Central American nations and increasing its presence in U.S. detention centers to ensure due process for migrants.