Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico's position on migration amid growing anti-immigrant rhetoric reflected in the speech given yesterday, Wednesday, by her counterpart Donald Trump and the initial statements of Chile's president-elect, José Antonio Kast.
In contrast to these statements, this morning's conference at the National Palace was dedicated to the migratory theme, within the framework of International Migrant Day.
Questioned about these recent statements in both Chile and the United States, the president stated that she does not agree.
"The criminalization of migrants is not only inhumane but also generates problems," she specifically responded regarding the statement from the Chilean conservative Kast, who defends that the increase in crime in the country is related to irregular migration, and therefore promised to take tough measures on the matter.
Regarding Trump, who gave a speech yesterday and his anti-migrant actions took center stage, the president recalled that the United States was formed from migration and defended that the Mexican population, among other populations from other nations, have contributed to the economy of that country.
She insisted that Mexico's position is to reduce irregular migration through cooperation for development and the protection of migrants.
"Our vision has always been that the best way to reduce migration is cooperation for development. Thanks to the increase in salaries, well-being, and attention to the humblest people, migration has decreased," she said.
"If there is employment, good wages, and conditions for family development in Mexico, why would they go to the US?" she asked. "And always offer an alternative."
