Mexico Raced To Prepare For Mass Deportations—But The Shelters Are Empty
Summary
Mexico has started to take down some migrant shelters due to low occupancy, despite earlier preparations for a large number of deportations from the United States. The shelters in places like Nogales were set up to handle many deportees but were not filled as expected. This action follows increased immigration enforcement by the Trump administration.Key Facts
- Mexico is removing tents from a shelter in Nogales because there are not enough migrants to fill them.
- The Nogales shelter was part of Mexico's plan to house deportees under the "Mexico Embraces You" program.
- Mayor Juan Francisco Gim said that sports fields used for tents will be returned to athletes due to low migrant numbers.
- The Mexican government and local authorities are deciding how to use space if deportations increase in the future.
- President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned nearly 39,000 deportations to Mexico since January under President Trump's administration.
- The Trump administration reported approximately 550,000 removals since Republicans took office.
- The U.S. government states that stricter border controls have reduced the number of migrants attempting to enter the country.
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