In response to increased US deportations, Mexico launched “México te abraza,” a national employment program offering immediate job opportunities to returning citizens. Partnering with the CCE, over 220 companies have committed 63,880 jobs across all 32 states, exceeding an initial 50,000-job pledge. These positions span various sectors and skill levels, with salaries ranging from $424 to over $2,000 USD monthly. The initiative aims to provide dignified employment and leverage the skills of returning Mexicans.
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Mexico is erecting temporary shelters along its border with the U.S. in anticipation of increased deportations under the new administration. These efforts, including tent cities in Ciudad Juárez and Nogales, represent an initial response that may be scaled up depending on the influx of migrants. While initial deportation numbers were lower than expected, Mexican officials are preparing for a potential crisis, providing financial aid and transportation for deportees while also engaging in diplomatic discussions with the U.S. regarding migration policy. Border shelters, already strained, are bracing for a significant increase in the number of people seeking refuge.
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John Q. Hosedrinker