She confirmed that Mexico received 4,094 people deported from the United States between January 20 and 26.

On Monday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum suggested that Latin American governments prioritize dialogue on migration following the diplomatic standoff between Colombia and the United States.

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“We will always maintain our solidarity and support for Latin America. We are part of a region unmatched in its resources and culture. We share so much with Latin America. So, rather than giving recommendations—which is not my place—it’s about establishing a relationship of mutual respect between nations,” she said.

The Mexican leader noted that her country received 4,094 people deported from the United States between January 20 and 26. She also confirmed that Mexico accepted four planes carrying deportees in a single day, as informed by U.S. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.

These decisions, however, took place as part of longstanding bilateral agreements that have been in place since the presidency of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (2018–2024).

Sheinbaum stated that there has not been a substantial increase in deportations, as similar weekly figures have been recorded on previous occasions.

“Neither Mexico nor the United States is going anywhere. We are obligated to maintain a good relationship, always defending our sovereignty and the rights of Mexican men and women, while seeking coordination, mutual respect, and dialogue between our nations,” she added.

Sheinbaum also stated that the agreement reached between Colombia and the U.S. is positive because “dialogue and respect must ultimately prevail, which is what we have sought in our relationship with the United States.”

“Tariffs are good for no one,” the Mexican president said, referring to the retaliatory measures Washington threatened to impose after Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to allow the entry of two planes carrying deportees.

During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum did not clarify whether she would attend the emergency meeting convened for Thursday by Honduran President Xiomara Castro, who currently holds the pro tempore presidency of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC).

Sheinbaum stated that her priority is to defend the Mexican population in the United States and to reintegrate them through “Mexico Embraces You,” a plan that includes employment opportunities and social programs for deportees, as well as a dozen reception centers in border states.

The mass deportations have raised concerns in Mexico, given that nearly half of the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. are Mexican. Remittances sent by them to Mexico represent nearly 4% of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and reached US$65 billion in 2024.

teleSUR/ JF Source: EFE

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