In response to President Trump’s stern warning about migrant caravans, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asserted during a morning press conference that no new caravans have reached the U.S. border since his return to office.
Sheinbaum noted that Mexican officials are actively advising migrants against attempts to travel north, emphasizing the challenges they would face in their pursuit of reaching the United States.
“We communicate clearly to those in the caravan that moving toward the U.S. is extremely difficult. They won’t be able to achieve this goal as the possibility simply doesn’t exist,” Sheinbaum stated. She added that although some migrants can stay in Mexico under specific conditions, most tend to return home when they learn about the crossing difficulties.
This announcement followed Trump’s demand that Mexico take immediate action to prevent migrant caravans or face a doubling of tariffs. According to Sheinbaum, one specific caravan beginning in Chiapas, which started with around 600 individuals, has mostly dispersed.
Mexican authorities are also working with several hundred Honduran migrants, encouraging their return home, as part of ongoing efforts to manage migration challenges. She assured that the National Migration Institute, in collaboration with the National Guard, is maintaining communication with these groups while respecting migrants’ rights.
Trump made his stance clear on social media, declaring that large caravans composed of migrants unwanted by their countries should be halted immediately, or Mexico would face severe economic penalties.
Reinforcing this message, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin pledged to secure the borders against any illegal entries in light of the rising caravan concerns.
The ongoing discussions between Washington and Mexico are crucial, focusing on U.S. tariffs on Mexican goods and a review of agreements impacting various industries. Enforcement of border controls remains a high priority for Trump since his return to the White House.
