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Mexico rejects landing of U.S. military plane with deportees

Sheinbaum argues defending national sovereignty in response to Washington's request

31/01/2025 09:30:00h

Editorial Team

In the last week, Mexico has received 4,094 deported migrants from the United States. Most of them are Mexicans, but there are also people of other nationalities. President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that, although there hasn't been a significant increase in deportations since Donald Trump came to power, Mexico rejected a request from Washington.

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Claudia Sheinbaum | President of Mexico | La Derecha Diario

This request sought to allow the landing of a U.S. military plane with deported migrants. The Mexican government argued reasons of national sovereignty for this decision.

Despite this rejection, Sheinbaum assured that cooperation with the Trump administration remains in place. Mexico keeps a coordinated scheme for receiving deportees, but without accepting impositions that undermine its sovereignty. This stance reinforces Mexico's independence in managing migration issues and its commitment to receiving its repatriated citizens.

Reactions and international context

In a regional context, other Latin American countries have also shown resistance to the Trump administration's migration policies. An example is Colombia. Its president, Gustavo Petro, announced that he would block deportation military flights from the United States.

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Gustavo Petro | La Derecha Diario

His argument is the need to ensure dignified treatment for Colombian migrants. Mexico's rejection of the U.S. request has caused reactions in various sectors. Some international relations specialists consider that this measure reinforces the country's autonomy in front of the United States.

Meanwhile, conservative sectors criticize Sheinbaum's stance. They fear that this decision could strain the bilateral relationship and generate economic reprisals.

Possible implications of the decision

Mexico's refusal to receive the military flight could have various repercussions. On one hand, it reinforces its sovereign position and sets a precedent on how it will handle migration policies in the future. However, it could also provoke pressure from Washington, especially on trade and border security issues.

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Guatemalan migrants deported from the U.S | La Derecha Diario

The migration issue will remain a key point in the bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States. While Sheinbaum seeks to maintain cooperation with Trump without compromising sovereignty, tension over deportations could increase in the coming months.

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