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Mexico's Sheinbaum Prepares to Receive Deported Nationals, Reinforces Consular Support Amid Trump's Threats

Dec 19, 2024, 07:44 PM

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced that Mexico is prepared to receive its nationals living in the United States should President-elect Donald Trump follow through on his pledges to deport them. This statement comes in response to Trump's threats of mass deportations. Sheinbaum emphasized Mexico's readiness to support its citizens abroad, reinforcing consular presence in the US to assist with potential deportations. The Mexican Foreign Affairs Ministry has clarified that while the country will accept its own nationals, it will not serve as a 'safe third country' for migrants of other nationalities. On the occasion of the Día Internacional del Migrante, Sheinbaum presented the 'Himno Migrante', a song dedicated to the over 12 million Mexicans living in the US. Additionally, Mexico is implementing a legal defense strategy and simplifying procedures to support its citizens facing potential deportation.