Mexican authorities are scrambling to build migrant tent cities as part of a response to Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans.
According to a Reuters report, the shelters currently under construction should be finished within days and will be able to house thousands of individuals deported from the United States.
Mexico is scrambling to build migrant tent cities as part of an “unprecedented” response in anticipation of Trump’s mass deportations. pic.twitter.com/TDXBNtsPi3
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Municipal official Enrique described the efforts as “unprecedented.”
In a news release posted on the official Mexican government website, authorities outlined their plans in full detail:
During President Claudia Sheinbaum’s People’s Conference at the National Palace, Secretary of the Interior Rosa Icela Rodríguez assured that the federal government is ready to warmly welcome Mexican nationals with humanity, dignity, and opportunities for a decent life in their home country.
She outlined the three components of the Effective Reception Strategy, MEXICO WELCOMES YOU:
– Consular assistance and protection, with the support of United Nations agencies and organisations to guarantee the rights of returning nationals.
– Reception and support in the six border states, where attention centres will be established.
– Reintegration, addressing basic needs through social service campaigns, as well as inclusion in employment opportunities and welfare programmes.
She detailed that the attention centres will be located in municipalities adjacent to the 11 points through which Mexican nationals return. These centres will provide essential services such as electricity, water, internet, sewage, and communication infrastructure. […]
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