During a recent morning conference from the National Palace, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her firm rejection of the immigration raids implemented by U.S. authorities, particularly by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. She stated that these measures seriously affect people who “work honestly” and contribute significantly to the U.S. economy.
“Mexico cannot remain silent when our fellow citizens are persecuted for the simple fact of working to support their families,” declared Sheinbaum in relation to the recent intensified immigration operations in cities such as Los Angeles, Houston and Chicago, where a large part of the Mexican community in the U.S. resides.
Diplomatic dialogue
Claudia Sheinbaum revealed that in her recent meeting with the Under Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Nicole Franchot, they addressed this issue directly.
At the meeting, held in Mexico City on June 10, 2025, the president expressed her concern about the massive raids.
He stressed that they affect both human dignity and binational economic development.
“We clearly convey that these actions not only harm our migrant brothers and sisters, but also the very economy and social coexistence in the United States,” Sheinbaum explained.
The President reiterated that Mexico advocates an immigration policy with a human face and full respect for the rights of those who work honestly regardless of their immigration status.
For a strong bilateral relationship
Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized that, beyond the differences over the raids, there is a mutual willingness to maintain a relationship of respect and cooperation with the government of Donald Trump.
During the diplomatic meeting, regional security, economic development and investment in Central America were also discussed.
As well as the next official visit of the Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, scheduled for July 2025.
Sheinbaum expressed her rejection of immigration raids
Franchot stated that the U.S. will seek to “ensure that the rights of all workers, regardless of their immigration status, are protected”.
However, he also reiterated his government’s position of “applying the law with justice”.
Reactions in the United States
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Migrant advocacy organizations, such as RAICES Texas and United We Dream, applauded Sheinbaum’s statements.
They stress the importance of having Latin American leadership that openly defends undocumented workers.
At the same time, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass also expressed her disagreement with the federal operations.
He assured that his city “will not cooperate with raids that generate fear in hard-working communities”.
Finally, Claudia Sheinbaum’s positioning strengthens the discourse in defense of Mexican migrants and Latinos in general.
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