Mexican President Signals Major Shift That Could Help Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans [WATCH]

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has signaled a shift in her stance on accepting migrants deported from the United States, suggesting potential collaboration with the incoming Trump administration on handling deportation cases.

Her remarks came during a daily news conference on Friday, where she outlined Mexico’s evolving approach to the issue.

Sheinbaum indicated that Mexico might accept migrants from certain countries who are deported by the U.S. but also suggested that compensation from the U.S. could be part of the agreement to return those individuals to their countries of origin.

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“We are open to discussing cases where migrants are sent to Mexico instead of their home countries, but this could involve financial cooperation from the United States,” she said, according to the Associated Press.

The president stated that Mexico has a plan to manage newly deported migrants, although she admitted that specifics are still under negotiation.

Her comments mark a departure from her earlier statements, in which she firmly opposed accepting non-Mexican migrants deported under Trump’s policies.

Mexican President Signals Major Shift That Could Help Trump Mass Deportation Plans

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President-elect Donald J. Trump has made it clear that his administration plans to implement a significant increase in deportations upon taking office.

During his campaign, Trump emphasized enforcing stricter immigration policies, including the removal of migrants who entered the U.S. illegally.

Sheinbaum’s apparent willingness to cooperate with the Trump administration contrasts with her previous position.

She had publicly declared opposition to accepting non-Mexican deportees, a stance that had garnered attention for its defiance of U.S. immigration policies.

Despite the shift in rhetoric, Mexico has already been preparing for an expected influx of deported individuals.

Breitbart Texas reported that Sheinbaum’s government is coordinating with border cities and states to handle the anticipated increase in deportations.

This includes planning for the return of Mexican nationals as well as considering policies for dealing with migrants from other countries.

Sheinbaum’s government has not yet provided full details on how the plan would work, particularly concerning the logistics and costs of returning non-Mexican migrants to their countries of origin.

However, her comments suggest that Mexico is open to discussing these issues with the U.S. as part of a broader agreement.

Sheinbaum’s shift comes at a time when U.S.-Mexico relations are poised to undergo significant changes under the Trump administration.

The evolving discussions around deportations and migrant management highlight the complexities of addressing migration flows in the region.

While Sheinbaum’s softened stance may pave the way for negotiations with the U.S., it remains to be seen how her government will balance domestic concerns with the demands of cooperating on U.S. immigration enforcement.

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