Mexico's secret cooperation with the US on deportations exposed in new report
A recent report by Human Rights Watch revealed Mexico's significant role in the deportation of third-country nationals from the United States. The report indicates that 70% of deportees were sent to Mexico, despite President Claudia Sheinbaum's denial of any formal agreement with the US. The lack of transparency surrounding these negotiations raises questions about potential funding and the humanitarian claims made by the Mexican government.
- ▪Human Rights Watch reported that 12,977 out of 18,453 third-country nationals deported from the US were sent to Mexico.
- ▪This accounted for 70% of the total deportations, with much smaller percentages sent to other countries.
- ▪President Claudia Sheinbaum has denied the existence of a formal agreement regarding these deportations.
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A group of undocumented migrants was deported by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents via the McAllen – Hidalgo – Reynosa International Bridge in McAllen, Texas (US), on March 13, 2026. FELIX MARQUEZ/AP The rights organization Human Rights Watch (HRW) released a report on Wednesday, May 27, that proved troubling for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's government. The NGO investigated agreements signed by the US president, Donald Trump's administration with third countries to deport migrants arrested and detained by US immigration authorities (ICE). Among these countries, Mexico accepted the highest number on its territory.
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