Mexican security forces have detained about 475,000 irregular migrants since October, authorities said on Friday, as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs unless it stops illegal migrants from arriving at the shared border.
Nearly half a million migrants being detained between October 1 and December 26 suggests measures intensified towards the end of the year.
Since the start of the year, some 900,000 migrants have been detained, the government said earlier this month. "We think it's a model that works, that can always be improved, but that has responded very satisfactorily to this (migration) phenomenon," Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente said on Friday.
Speaking alongside President Claudia Sheinbaum at her regular press conference, he said the number of migrants detained at the shared border fell 81% in mid-December when compared to a year earlier.
Israel Ibarra, a researcher on immigration issues at the Colegio de la Frontera Norte, said the increase in detentions was in part due to "the commitment to reduce the transit of people in mobility through Mexico and to the United States" made by Sheinbaum in a recent call with Trump.
The call between Sheinbaum and Trump took place in late November after the Republican threatened to impose a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada if those countries do not stop the arrival of drugs, mostly fentanyl, and migrants.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a cordial phone call to discuss trade, migration, and regional cooperation. While tensions remain over proposed tariffs, both leaders expressed commitment to maintaining positive relations.
Mexico warns that U.S President-Elect Donald Trumps tariff increase would kill four hundred thousand U.S jobs. The economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard also warns that they will retaliate.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned of retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President-elect Trump imposes a 25% tariff, risking U.S. jobs and price hikes. Economy Minister Ebrard urged regional unity, cautioning the move could harm industries and violate the USMCA deal.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, calling for dialogue and respect for sovereignty. She expressed confidence in strong U.S.-Mexico relations and reassured the public despite market instability.
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The United Nations has called for urgent action to address escalating risks in Syria, urging inclusive governance and a halt to aggression. Meanwhile, deadly clashes near Tartous have deepened concerns over stability in the region.
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has reached a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the closest any spacecraft has ever flown to the Sun, unlocking new insights into the star's mysteries.
Olivia Hussey, star of the 1968 film Romeo and Juliet, has died aged 73. The actress, who won a Golden Globe for her role, leaves behind a legacy spanning iconic films, TV series, and voice acting.
OpenAI plans to restructure as a public benefit corporation, aiming to attract major investments while balancing AI innovation, social good, and shareholder interests.
India mourns Manmohan Singh: Former PM cremated with full state honours as global leaders pay tribute to the architect of economic liberalisation.
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