Mexico Considers Receiving Non-Mexican Deportees from the U.S. Amid Trump’s Immigration Plans

Mexico has opened the door to receiving non-Mexican migrants deported by the United States, a shift from earlier plans to push President-elect Donald Trump to send these deportees back to their home countries directly. 

President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this possibility during her daily press briefing, signaling a new approach to handling deportations under the incoming U.S. administration.

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Details of Mexico’s New Stance on Deportations

During the press briefing, Sheinbaum stated that Mexico could collaborate with the U.S. through various mechanisms in cases where the U.S. does not return migrants to their countries of origin. 

While she did not provide specifics, the collaboration could involve Mexico accepting deportees from specific countries or potentially seeking compensation from the U.S. to assist with their repatriation.

Sheinbaum emphasized that although Mexico is not in favor of these deportations, the country is prepared to receive deportees in an organized manner and has a plan in place to handle the situation. 

She stressed that there will be time to discuss the matter further with the U.S. government if the deportations are carried out as planned.

Trump’s Deportation Plans and Potential Challenges

President Trump has promised large-scale deportations, but critics warn that significantly increasing deportation numbers will present logistical challenges. 

The impact would be especially pronounced in northern Mexico's border cities, where migrants, particularly non-Mexicans, have been vulnerable to kidnapping and extortion by organized crime.

This issue was particularly evident during Trump’s first term, when thousands of asylum seekers were forced to wait in Mexico while their U.S. cases were processed. 

Additionally, many migrants were sent back to Mexico under Title 42, a public health provision carried over from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mexico’s Position on Deportations and Previous Actions

While Mexico is not obligated to accept non-Mexican migrants, the country has previously agreed to do so, especially for nationals from Cuba and Venezuela—countries that often refuse deportation flights from the U.S. but may accept them from Mexico. 

In December 2023, Mexico temporarily suspended deportations due to a lack of funding, and the number of deportations decreased significantly in 2024 compared to previous years.

Mexico’s Efforts to Address Immigration Issues in the Region

In light of these developments, Mexico plans to host a meeting of regional foreign ministers this month to discuss immigration and the broader implications of the U.S. deportation strategy. 

The meeting aims to address how countries in the region can work together to manage migration more effectively.

Finally

As Trump’s administration prepares to implement aggressive deportation measures, Mexico’s willingness to accept non-Mexican deportees raises new questions about the logistics and impact of such a shift. 

While Sheinbaum has made it clear that Mexico will collaborate with the U.S. on deportations, the situation remains fluid, with ongoing discussions to shape the future of migration policy in the region. 

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