Mexico Launches Support Program for Deported Migrants After U.S. Immigration Policy Change

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In response to the recent closure of the CBP One app by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Mexican government has introduced the "Mexico Embraces You" program to assist migrants who have been deported from the United States. Announced by Rosa Icela Rodríguez, the head of the Ministry of the Interior, during a government conference, the initiative aims to provide both economic and social services to repatriated Mexicans.

As part of the program, deported individuals will receive financial support of 2,000 pesos to help them return to their home communities. This aid will be distributed through a newly established Bienestar Paisano Card. Rodriguez detailed that the program is designed to integrate deported migrants into existing social programs, offering access to pensions, scholarships, and various support initiatives.

Furthermore, the program will affiliate deported Mexicans with the Mexican Social Security Institute, granting them access to health insurance and social benefits. Legal assistance will also be provided to help individuals obtain necessary identification documents.

The closure of the CBP One app, which previously facilitated asylum appointments for migrants, has already resulted in the cancellation of numerous scheduled appointments. The Trump administration's strict immigration enforcement measures have stirred concern among many migrants. Mexican authorities are also promoting a new platform, ConsulApp, to ensure real-time legal assistance for migrants.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized the importance of supporting nationals abroad, highlighting the country's commitment to help its citizens in the face of changing immigration policies in the U.S.

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