Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has reversed course and agreed to accept thousands of deported migrants from the United States, a move that comes after mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sheinbaum announced Monday that Mexico has received more than 4,000 deportees over the past week, with the “large majority” being Mexican nationals. However, according to Reuters, non-Mexican deportees are also being processed, a significant shift from her administration’s earlier stance against accepting migrants from other countries.

Sheinbaum’s concession signals a significant policy shift amid growing concerns over border security and illegal immigration. The decision follows months of diplomatic pressure and renewed calls from Trump, who has consistently called for the need for stricter immigration policies and tougher enforcement measures.

On Thursday, Mexico refused to allow a U.S. military aircraft to land, temporarily disrupting the Trump administration’s efforts to deport immigrants to the country. The denial affected the planned deportation flight to Mexico, even as two U.S. Air Force C-17s successfully transported approximately 80 deportees each to Guatemala on Thursday night. The flight intended for Mexico was ultimately canceled.

The reasons behind Mexico’s decision to block the flight were not immediately apparent, though it is known that relations between the U.S. and Mexico, traditionally allies and neighbors, have become strained since President Trump’s victory in the November election. Trump has threatened to impose a blanket tariff of 25% on Mexico as a response to the migration across their shared border, although these tariffs have not been implemented yet.

“Thanks to President Trump: Yesterday, Mexico accepted a record 4 deportation flights in 1 day!” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tweeted Friday. “This comes in addition to unrestricted returns at the land border, the deportation of non-Mexicans, & reinstatement of Remain-in-Mexico. Mexico has also mobilized 30K National Guard.”

Trump has repeatedly criticized Joe Biden’s handling of the border crisis, blaming his administration for the surge in illegal crossings. Since President Trump took office on January 20, his administration has taken several measures to address immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.

POLITICSNEW: Mexican President Caves To Trump, Accepts Thousands Of Deported AliensPublished 1 day ago on January 27, 2025By Chris Powell
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has reversed course and agreed to accept thousands of deported migrants from the United States, a move that comes after mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Sheinbaum announced Monday that Mexico has received more than 4,000 deportees over the past week, with the “large majority” being Mexican nationals. However, according to Reuters, non-Mexican deportees are also being processed, a significant shift from her administration’s earlier stance against accepting migrants from other countries.

Sheinbaum’s concession signals a significant policy shift amid growing concerns over border security and illegal immigration. The decision follows months of diplomatic pressure and renewed calls from Trump, who has consistently called for the need for stricter immigration policies and tougher enforcement measures.

On Thursday, Mexico refused to allow a U.S. military aircraft to land, temporarily disrupting the Trump administration’s efforts to deport immigrants to the country. The denial affected the planned deportation flight to Mexico, even as two U.S. Air Force C-17s successfully transported approximately 80 deportees each to Guatemala on Thursday night. The flight intended for Mexico was ultimately canceled.

The reasons behind Mexico’s decision to block the flight were not immediately apparent, though it is known that relations between the U.S. and Mexico, traditionally allies and neighbors, have become strained since President Trump’s victory in the November election. Trump has threatened to impose a blanket tariff of 25% on Mexico as a response to the migration across their shared border, although these tariffs have not been implemented yet.

“Thanks to President Trump: Yesterday, Mexico accepted a record 4 deportation flights in 1 day!” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt tweeted Friday. “This comes in addition to unrestricted returns at the land border, the deportation of non-Mexicans, & reinstatement of Remain-in-Mexico. Mexico has also mobilized 30K National Guard.”

Trump has repeatedly criticized Joe Biden’s handling of the border crisis, blaming his administration for the surge in illegal crossings. Since President Trump took office on January 20, his administration has taken several measures to address immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.

On his first day in office, Trump declared a national emergency at the southern border, deploying U.S. troops to enhance security efforts. Additionally, his administration reinstated the Migrant Protection Protocols, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy, which requires asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their U.S. immigration cases are processed.

In an effort to curb illegal immigration, the administration has intensified deportations, with Mexico receiving over 4,000 deported individuals from the United States in just the first week of his presidency. These deportations include both Mexican nationals and individuals from other countries. Further changes include the termination of the CBP One app and the removal of guidance that limited immigration enforcement actions in sensitive locations such as schools and churches.

On the day of President Trump’s inauguration, Mexican Interior Minister Rosa Icela Rodriguez said, “Mexico will do everything necessary to care for its compatriots and will allocate whatever is necessary to receive those who are repatriated.” She encouraged Mexicans to “remain calm and keep a cool head.”

In a video address to the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, President Trump noted, “With Mexico, I think we are going very well.”