Mexico Signals Willingness to Accept Non-Mexican Deportees Under Trump Administration

President Claudia Sheinbaum announces conditional cooperation on U.S. deportations, emphasizing Mexico's opposition to mass removals.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that Mexico may accept non-Mexican migrants deported by the U.S. if direct repatriation to their home countries is not possible.
Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico's opposition to mass deportations but expressed readiness to collaborate on a case-by-case basis, potentially limiting acceptance to specific nationalities or requiring U.S. financial support.
Northern Mexican border cities, already grappling with organized crime, face heightened risks of violence and exploitation if non-Mexican deportees are concentrated there.
During Trump's first term, thousands of asylum seekers and migrants were returned to Mexico under U.S. policy, creating logistical and humanitarian challenges.
The Mexican government plans to strengthen legal support for its citizens in the U.S. and host a regional meeting this month to address migration and deportation policies.