Sheinbaum Advocates for Direct Deportation to Countries of Origin

President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico's position, urging the United States to facilitate the repatriation of deportees to their respective countries of origin, rather than sending them to Mexico. "Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente is in dialogue with several countries whose citizens pass through our territory on their way to the northern border. We want to collaborate with them, so they receive their citizens," Sheinbaum stated.

While Sheinbaum has expressed solidarity with Latin American migrants, she emphasized that the government’s primary focus will remain on supporting deported Mexican citizens. "Undoubtedly, we will continue advocating for Mexicans in the United States, as it is our responsibility, and in the event of deportations, we are fully prepared to offer them a warm and supportive welcome," she affirmed.

Trump has tied US economic difficulties to the presence of migrants, for which he has proposed a comprehensive deportation initiative, expected to cost US$88 billion, including US$7.33 billion for deporting over 4 million Mexican migrants. Migrants’ remittances account for approximately 4% of Mexico’s GDP, with a record US$65 billion expected to be received this year. Although encounters with undocumented migrants at the US border have decreased by 75% since December 2023, the Mexican government recorded a record high of over 925,000 irregular immigrants from January to August, reflecting a nearly 132% year-on-year increase.

During Trump's first term, 1.5 million deportations were carried out, alongside strict border control measures like the "Remain in Mexico" policy and Title 42, which facilitated the rapid expulsion of migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic.