On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, the main national newspapers highlighted several relevant news stories. In Reforma, it was reported that Trump declared a "narcowar" and threatened to impose tariffs, in addition to considering sending troops to Mexico. In Milenio, it was pointed out that the U.S. president fulfilled threats against Mexico, including narcoterrorism, militarization of the border, and the denial of citizenship to children of migrants.
In Excélsior, Trump's launch of a migrant defense was highlighted, announcing the sending of troops to the border and declaring an emergency. El Financiero noted that Trump declared a national emergency, while the Senate endorsed Marco Rubio. On the other hand, in El Economista, deportations, militarization of the border, and the imposition of tariffs were confirmed, especially if the trafficking of fentanyl does not stop.
In La Jornada, it was reported that Trump decided to close and militarize the border with Mexico, declaring a "national emergency" and designating the cartels as "terrorist organizations." Finally, in El Universal, Trump’s return to the White House was highlighted with drastic measures, such as declaring an emergency at the southern border, reinstating Stay in Mexico, designating the cartels as terrorists, and confirming tariffs of 25% on Mexico and Canada starting February 1.
