El Economista – Mexico City
Faced with the possibility of a massive deportation of migrants from the United States, alarms have been raised in Mexico, especially in the northern border states.. Governors, municipalities and civil organizations are working against the clock to face the possible return of thousands of people.
In Coahuila, Governor Manolo Jiménez announced the opening of four shelters in coordination with the municipalities of Acuña and Piedras Negras, offering temporary shelter and humanitarian care to returnees. “We will not leave them alone,” said the state president, highlighting the collaboration with the federal government and the armed forces to guarantee security and support for migrants.
On the other hand, the Cabildo of Tijuana, Baja California, unanimously approved a declaration of preventive emergencyto guarantee dignified and respectful treatment of people who could reach this border.
The municipal president, Ismael Burgueño Ruiz, reported that this measure seeks to coordinate actions with the state and federal governments. to ensure that the return of deportees is carried out under conditions that respect their human rights.
In parallel, the State Civil Protection Unit in Sonora has implemented protocols to serve large groups of migrants. Armando Castañeda Sánchez, coordinator of the unit, emphasized the importance of inter-institutional coordination to ensure the appropriate response.
On the other hand, in Chihuahua, the director of the Casa del Migrante, priest Francisco Bueno Guillén, told local media, that the shelters in the entity are preparing for the arrival of migrants.
While in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, The implementation of social programs was announced that will facilitate the labor and social inclusion of deported people.
