America's quiet migration: 1.5 million undocumented in Mexico
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, in response to Donald Trump's deportation policy, noted that approximately 1.5 million Americans are residing in Mexico without documentation. However, she emphasised that they are welcomed with great warmth.
What do you need to know?
- President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum emphasised that many Americans reside in her country without documentation and are warmly received.
- 1.5 million Americans live in Mexico, primarily in the capital, where they work remotely.
- Mexicans fear deportation from the USA, which could affect Mexico's economy.
A vast number of US citizens in Mexico
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, revealed that around 1.5 million Americans without proper documentation reside permanently in her country. Many of them are young people working remotely from Mexico City. Sheinbaum highlighted that Mexico is an attractive place for them to live, which draws them to settle in various regions of the country.
-She added that Americans come to us, and they are warmly received and set up their workplaces here
The presence of Americans in Mexico is not always met with universal positivity. President Sheinbaum noted that some of their habits and lifestyles spark protests. She emphasised that every visitor to Mexico should show respect to its residents, and racist attitudes will not be tolerated.
What are the concerns of Mexicans regarding Trump's policy?
Mexicans are worried about mass deportations, which could affect nearly five million Mexicans working in the USA without formal authorisation. The income of these workers constitutes a significant part of Mexico's GDP, reaching a record high of £54 billion in 2024. Deportations could, therefore, have serious consequences for Mexico's economy.
