Claudia Sheinbaum‚ Mexicos president since Oct-2024‚ announced her governments dual-approach strategy for US immigration changes: Mexico will support its citizens while showing their value to US economy
We will receive Mexicans and we have a plan for it‚ but before that we will work to demonstrate that they do not have to deport our compatriots
The upcoming Trump administration (starting 01/20/25) plans large-scale immigration enforcement - with JD Vance suggesting up-to 1 million yearly deportations; this could involve multiple US agencies
Meanwhile‚ migration-related events continue near Mexicos southern border. Two groups are moving north:
- A caravan that started couple weeks ago from Tapachula (initial size 3‚000 people)
- Another group that began its journey this wednesday
The National Guard has been working to manage these movements (photos show their efforts to redirect the caravans) The cabinet is meeting today to discuss cross-border issues including: trade security and migration
Sheinbaumʼs team is preparing a new migration-control proposal that focuses on addressing basic causes - she plans to present this humanistic approach to the future US president when time comes