The Mexican government is taking proactive steps to support migrants and Mexican nationals who are deported from the United States. According to a document obtained, Mexico’s National Institute of Migration and other government agencies are set to provide a range of services including temporary shelter, transportation, medical care, guidance, and support for reintegration.
Specifically, the government plans to establish welcome centers and shelters in Mexican states that border the US. In Baja, California, for instance, seven migrant shelters will be opened, with two in Mexicali and five in Tijuana. The largest shelter in Tijuana, located at Parque Industrial Nordika, will have a capacity of 5,000 people and will cater to family units, men, women, and unaccompanied minors.
Chihuahua’s state population council (COESPO) will set up tents in parks and public parking spaces to accommodate over 2,500 Mexican nationals. Information booths will be available to provide transportation options to their home states. Additionally, Coahuila has identified four locations with a total capacity of 7,000 people for deportees, with Bodega Industrial Juan Sabinas being a key site.
In Tamaulipas, the municipal stadium Pedro Salazar Maldonado will serve as a shelter managed by the Mexican Navy, offering food, medical care, and resources for deportees to return to their home states. Meanwhile, the state of Sonora, bordering Arizona, is prepared to welcome around 10,000 deportees across various locations including Hermosillo, Agua Prieta, San Luis Rio Colorado, and Nogales.
Overall, the Mexican government’s initiative aims to provide essential support and assistance to deported individuals, ensuring their well-being and facilitating their reintegration into society.
