Introduction to the Mexico Te Abraza Initiative
Since January 20, more than 75,900 Mexican nationals have returned from the United States and received their Repatriation Letter, being welcomed with respect and dignity through the “Mexico Te Abraza” strategy, according to Rosa Icela Rodríguez, the Secretary of the Interior.
Progress and Services Provided
During the People’s Conference led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, Rodríguez reported on the national plan’s progress. Over 36,000 individuals have arrived at border attention centers, with more than 28,000 being accommodated in facilities.
Currently, 4,935 Mexican nationals are working in formal jobs. More than 436,000 services have been offered to help them resume their lives, including various options for housing, healthcare, education, and legal assistance.
“This strategy originated from President Claudia Sheinbaum’s genuine care for our migrant brothers and sisters,” Rodríguez emphasized.
Support from Government Agencies and Sector
The Secretary of the Interior highlighted that more than 34 government agencies, states, and various institutions collaborated with the private sector to warmly receive returned individuals. The Defense and Navy provided over 145,900 food rations, while 13,800 medical and 5,300 psychological consultations were offered.
Legal, health, and anti-violence assistance against women were also provided. More than 50,000 people were enrolled in the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) for humanitarian and solidarity reasons. Over 9,000 CURP (Unique Registry of Population) documents and certified birth certificate copies were issued.
More than 41,200 individuals received the Paisano Welfare Card with 2,000 pesos for transportation to their communities. Over 15,000 were integrated into welfare programs. Additionally, more than 2,000 land regularization, agrarian, and housing program inclusion advisories were given. Over 7,687 remittance cards for Financiera para el Bienestar were distributed.
Institutional Efforts
The National Migration Institute (INM) facilitated the return of over 16,000 Mexicans to their home states, with Coahuila, Durango, Zacatecas, Querétaro, Aguascalientes, Mexico City, Michoacán, Jalisco, Guerrero, Oaxaca, Chiapas, and Puebla being the main destinations.
The operation of attention centers in Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, and Tamaulipas continues. A center in Villahermosa, Tabasco, replaced the one in Nuevo León, and a change is underway for the Nuevo Laredo center to Tapachula, Chiapas.
“We want to assure our fellow countrymen and women that they are not alone; Mexico embraces them always,” Rodríguez stressed.
Collaboration with National and International Organizations
The Secretary of the Interior mentioned that Mexico Te Abraza coordinates with national and international organizations, such as the National Human Rights Commission and United Nations offices. The Secretariat of the Interior tracks potential incidents 24/7 through personnel from various departments.
