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Mexico’s Asylum Claims Hold Steady in 2025 as U.S. Tightens Border Policies

New U.S. restrictions have narrowed legal routes to the north, increasing pressure on Mexico’s asylum system.

De acuerdo con la COMAR, los migrantes cubanos encabezan la lista de solicitantes de refugio, seguidos por venezolanos y haitianos. EFE/ Miguel Sierra
Pese al endurecimiento de la política migratoria de Estados Unidos, México mantuvo un nivel similar de solicitudes de refugio al de 2024, con cubanos, venezolanos y haitianos como los principales solicitantes.

Overview

  • COMAR counted 58,800 asylum applications from January through September 2025, virtually matching 58,644 in the same period of 2024.
  • Cubans led this year’s applicants, followed by Venezuelans and Haitians, with officials noting a growing share of arrivals from African countries.
  • ACNUR says half of 2025 cases were processed in Chiapas, Tabasco, Veracruz and Mexico City, reflecting where entry and services are concentrated.
  • ACNUR reports that 66% of newcomers say they intend to stay in Mexico, against a five-year backdrop of roughly 500,000 requests and recognition rates above 60%.
  • Since January 20, President Trump has deployed National Guard units, moved to expand the border wall and suspended CBP One appointments, while U.S. raids have detained hundreds prior to deportation.