Mexico Denies Landing to US Military Plane Carrying Deportees
Mexico has refused to allow a U.S. military plane carrying deportees to land, marking a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the two nations over immigration policies. The flight, part of President Donald Trump’s ambitious deportation plan, was scheduled to transport migrants back to Mexico but was denied permission to land on Thursday. This decision comes as the Trump administration has initiated what it describes as the largest deportation operation in U.S. history, using military aircraft for the first time in decades.
Two other U.S. Air Force C-17 planes successfully transported around 160 deportees to Guatemala on the same day, but the flight bound for Mexico was grounded after the country declined to grant landing rights. The reasons for Mexico’s refusal remain unclear, though it has been suggested that miscommunication over paperwork may have played a role. A senior State Department official noted that Mexico was prepared to accept the deportees but rejected the flight due to issues with the manifest.
The incident highlights the complexities of international cooperation in deportation efforts, as such operations require the consent of receiving countries. Mexico’s decision underscores the strained relations between the two nations, particularly following Trump’s executive orders aimed at curbing illegal immigration, including the reinstatement of the “Remain in Mexico” policy and the deployment of 1,500 troops to the southern border.
The Trump administration has vowed to continue its deportation efforts, with plans to target millions of undocumented immigrants. However, Mexico’s refusal to accommodate the flight signals potential challenges ahead, as other countries may also resist cooperation. The situation remains fluid, with implications for both U.S. immigration policy and diplomatic relations with Mexico.
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