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Mexico Open To Receiving Non-Mexican Deportees From US

Presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her opening campaign rally at the Zocalo in Mexico City, March 1, 2024. If elected, Sheinbaum would be Mexico's first leader with a Jewish

Mexico has recently announced its willingness to receive non-Mexican migrants deported by the United States, a shift from their initial stance of pushing for these individuals to be returned directly to their countries of origin. This decision comes amidst President-elect Donald Trump's promise to initiate massive deportations.

President Claudia Sheinbaum stated during a press briefing that Mexico is prepared to collaborate with the US through various mechanisms in cases where migrants are not returned to their home countries. While specific details were not provided, Mexico may consider limiting acceptance to certain nationalities or requesting compensation from the US to facilitate the movement of deportees.

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