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Mexico Says 198 Nationals Interviewed After Passing Through 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Site

Mexico reports the Everglades facility functions as a short‑stay hub with rapid turnover, prompting stepped‑up consular monitoring.

Overview

  • Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente said six consular officers have interviewed 198 Mexicans who moved through the site in recent weeks.
  • Most interviewees are no longer at the Everglades center as detainees are frequently transferred or released from the short‑stay facility.
  • A significant share chose voluntary repatriation to Mexico through the government program México Te Abraza, according to SRE.
  • Consulates provide legal orientation and rely on contracted attorneys for representation because they are not authorized to litigate cases.
  • When transfers occur, consulates coordinate with the nearest post to continue case tracking and support for the affected nationals.