The Mexican government has strongly rejected a reported U.S. proposal to send detained Mexican migrants to the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, calling the plan unacceptable and a violation of international norms.
Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente stated that Mexico will not allow its citizens to be held at the U.S. naval base in Cuba and expects any Mexican nationals detained by U.S. immigration authorities to be repatriated directly to Mexico. The Mexican government formally communicated its position through a diplomatic note sent to the U.S. embassy in Mexico City.
The statement comes after reports surfaced that the U.S. had begun transferring some detained migrants to Guantanamo Bay as part of a broader immigration enforcement strategy. President Donald Trump’s administration has outlined plans to increase the facility’s capacity, potentially expanding it to hold up to 30,000 detainees. While the U.S. government has not publicly confirmed that Mexican migrants would be among those sent to the base, the mere suggestion has sparked strong opposition from Mexico.
Mexico’s response highlights the growing tensions between the two countries over immigration policies, particularly as the U.S. intensifies border security measures and expands deportation efforts. Officials in Mexico have reiterated their commitment to ensuring that Mexican citizens detained in the U.S. are repatriated through official channels and not subjected to detainment in a third country.
Diplomatic discussions are expected to continue as both nations navigate the challenges of border security and migration management. Mexico has also signaled that it will closely monitor any new policies that could affect its citizens and take action to protect their rights.