The government of Mexico has begun to strengthen its consulates in the United States with the aim of providing support and protecting the human rights of its nationals against possible new immigration policies from the Republican Donald Trump. This was stated today by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum during a press conference from the National Palace in Mexico City.
Sheinbaum reiterated her government's commitment to support Mexicans residing in the United States, encouraging them to reach out to the consulates. Efforts are being made to coordinate a meeting with Trump's transition team to anticipate possible changes and establish a high-level dialogue on economic, immigration, and security issues.
President-elect Trump will take office on January 20, 2025, and has begun the process of forming his next cabinet, considering Thomas Homan for border issues. Homan, a proponent of anti-immigration policies, was the acting director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during Trump’s previous administration.
The bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States has faced tensions due to the regional migration crisis and Trump's past threats to completely close the border to stop the migration phenomenon. Additionally, he promised a tariff on imports from Mexico and the implementation of a mass deportation plan for individuals without regular immigration status, criticizing what he saw as a lack of a Mexican strategy to curb migration to his country.
