Mexico received 39K deportees from US in Trump’s first 100 days

Mexico has seen a significant influx of deportees from the United States in the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s administration, with nearly 39,000 individuals being sent back to the country, according to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. The majority of these deportees, over 33,000, were Mexican nationals, while the remaining 5,446 were foreigners.

During a press conference on Tuesday, Sheinbaum stated that the U.S. government has agreements in place to facilitate the direct return of Mexican nationals to their home country. As a result, the majority of individuals being deported from the U.S. to Mexico are Mexicans. However, Mexico has also made the decision to accept deportees of other nationalities, particularly those arriving from the northern border by land, for humanitarian reasons.

Despite the large number of deportees, Sheinbaum noted that fewer individuals of other nationalities were arriving in Mexico due to agreements between the U.S. government and their respective countries, which allow for direct repatriation. She emphasized that most of the foreigners accepted back into Mexico have chosen to return to their home countries voluntarily.

Comparing the current situation to the same time period last year under former President Joe Biden’s administration, Mexico has accepted fewer deportees from the U.S. U.S.-Mexico border crossings have slowed down under the Trump administration, as migrants have been deterred by promises of stricter border enforcement and mass deportations.

To address the potential influx of deportees earlier this year, the Mexican government began constructing large encampments in Ciudad Juárez capable of housing thousands of people. Additionally, the government organized fleets of buses to transport Mexican nationals from reception centers back to their hometowns.

In an effort to support and reintegrate deportees, Sheinbaum’s administration launched the “México te abraza” initiative, offering financial assistance, healthcare access, and transportation to returned migrants. Mexico has also been creating thousands of jobs to help deportees re-enter the workforce and contribute to the country’s economy.

Overall, Mexico remains committed to receiving and supporting its returned nationals, emphasizing that Mexican migrants are not criminals. The government’s efforts to assist deportees and facilitate their reintegration into society reflect a commitment to upholding human rights and providing a safety net for those impacted by deportation policies.

Fox News and Reuters have contributed to this report, highlighting the ongoing challenges and responses to the deportation of individuals from the U.S. to Mexico.