Preparing room, Mexico ready to receive their compatriots

Migrants deported from the U.S. stand in line to board a bus in Matamoros, Mexico. | Fernando Llano/AP

MEXICO CITY – President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, at a Monday press conference, sent a message to Mexican immigrants in the U.S., stating that the government of Mexico is prepared to receive any national that is deported. “You are not alone”, she wanted them to know. (Full story here, in Spanish.)

Titled “Mexico Embraces You,” a program established by Sheinbaum’s government provides a variety of services to Mexicans returning on their own or being deported. They will be provided with assistance on how to apply to all Well-Being programs (Bienestar), along with help providing any necessary documentation.

Arrangements have been made to meet Mexican nationals at the border, provide them a place to stay and transportation to their home of origin. Immigrants that arrive without any funds will also receive a credit card called Paisano Well-Being Card, with 2,000 pesos to cover the cost of a transportation and food as they make their way home.

An app has been created, currently only available on Android phones, Consul App.

This app has an emergency button that alerts selected family members that they have been picked up and/or deported. The feature is only available for those residing in the U.S. The app will also alert the nearest Mexican Consulate when deportation is imminent for real-time support. All consulates are ready to provide lawyers, which they have contracted, most on a pro-bono basis.

Members of Congress that represent Mexicans living outside of Mexico are instructed to make themselves available in the event that they are needed. Below are their names and numbers for your reference.

Deputy Alejandro Robles, 647-708-3482

Deputy Maribel Zolache, 760-707-4188

Deputy Roselia Suarez, 443-196-8161 in Chicago

Deputy Aniseto Polanco, 310-490-6390

Deputy Olga Chavez, 562-753-1133

If you know of anyone needing  assistance, they can contact their nearest Mexican consulate, which have been instructed by the president to be available at all times.

People needing more information can also call this hotline: 520-623-7874.

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Rossana Cambron

Rossana Cambron is co-chair of the Communist Party USA. She is active in the peace and immigrant rights movements, enjoys learning about new technology and reading about historical events. She is also a videographer for People's World in Southern California.