Sheinbaum Appointed Tatiana Clouthier to the Ime Amid a Migration Crisis.

Sheinbaum imposes Clouthier at the IME despite her lack of experience

President Claudia Sheinbaum appointed Tatiana Clouthier as head of the Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME), generating criticism for her lack of experience in migration issues. This organization, attached to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), is responsible for attending to the millions of Mexicans residing outside the country, mainly in United States.

However, the decision to appoint Clouthier has been interpreted as a political favor rather than a merit-based appointment, as she is more known for her role in electoral campaigns than for her work in diplomacy.

A politicized IME distanced from migrants

Morena has used the IME as a political platform instead of focusing on the real problems faced by Mexicans abroad. Thousands of migrants are deported each month, face violence at the border, and lack access to basic services. Meanwhile, the government has downplayed the migration crisis and has abandoned its compatriots.

The relocation of the IME headquarters to Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, announced as a decentralization strategy, has been criticized by experts. They point out that this change will not improve attention to migrants. This action is merely an unnecessary expense by Morena to strengthen its presence in the north of the country ahead of future elections.

Is Tatiana Clouthier qualified to lead the IME?

Clouthier's track record raises doubts about her ability to assume this position. Although she has held positions in public administration, her major role has been as a political operator for Morena. Let's remember first in López Obrador's 2018 campaign and then as Sheinbaum's spokesperson in 2024.

Her brief stint at the Ministry of Economy was marked by a lack of results and her abrupt resignation. Now, at the helm of the IME, her mission should be to defend migrants' rights and ensure their access to services. However, everything indicates that her management will follow the same line as Morena: propaganda, empty promises, and little real work.

Morena continues to ignore Mexicans abroad

Mexican migrants send record remittances every year, sustaining the economy of many communities in the country. However, instead of guaranteeing real support policies, Morena's government continues to use organizations like the IME for political purposes.

While the United States tightens its migration policies and Mexicans abroad face new challenges, Morena still offers no concrete answers. Clouthier's appointment only reinforces this government's lack of commitment to the migrant community.