As President-elect Donald Trump unveils plans for a mass deportation operation, Mexican authorities are stepping up preparations to accommodate the anticipated influx of deported individuals. Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda recently announced the establishment of over 25 shelters, including five in Tijuana and two in Mexicali, designed to house up to 500 people per facility. These shelters will be organized to support different demographic groups, such as women, unaccompanied minors, single men, and families.
“This is a strategic plan to accommodate exclusively people who get deported after January 20,” Ávila Olmeda stated. “We believe this time he will be stricter and tougher when it comes to deportations. Mexicans will be welcomed back to their country, and their human rights will be respected.”
Following his election victory, Trump and his team have been vocal about plans to enforce stricter immigration policies. Among these is the potential reinstatement of Title 42, a pandemic-era policy that allowed authorities to expel migrants without asylum hearings. Incoming secretary Karoline Leavitt hinted at the possibility of Trump using executive orders to bring back such measures.
“He will use the power of his pen to deliver on many of the promises he made to the American people,” Leavitt said.
Trump’s proposed deportation operation could have significant implications for both the U.S. and Mexico. The Department of Homeland Security estimates that there are approximately 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S., representing roughly 3.3% of the population. If enacted, the deportations could disrupt communities and strain resources on both sides of the border.
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