Tijuana declares a state of emergency: threatened mass deportations and emergency measures!

Tijuana declares a state of emergency: threatened mass deportations and emergency measures!

The Mexican border city of Tijuana has declared a state of emergency due to the threat of mass deportations by US President-elect Donald Trump. This amicable approach was decided on Monday by local city councilors to free up financial resources to be used to deal with the possible arrival of deportees. Mayor Ismael Burgueño emphasized that the funds will be used for hiring staff, housing and legal assistance to ensure “dignified treatment” for the migrants. Tijuana, a city of over two million people, is a central location for migrants seeking passage to the United States, such as oe24.at reported.

Trump has repeatedly spoken of an “invasion” and announced that immediately after taking office on January 20, he would declare a national emergency at the border with Mexico and deport millions of undocumented people. According to estimates by the polling institute Pew Research Center, around four million Mexican migrants were living in the USA without a valid residence permit in 2022. To support migrants, the Mexican government is also planning to introduce a mobile app with an alarm button, which will be made available later this month and whose function is to inform affected migrants and their families about impending arrests Barrons mentioned.

Tijuana, as one of the main destinations on the Mexico-U.S. border, has numerous shelters that can house migrants from across South America and other regions. The city is now preparing for the possible consequences of the announced deportations and trying to ensure the necessary support for the migrants.