Published: 13:26, October 22, 2025
Mexican president: Over 2,000 Mexicans arrested in US since January
By Xinhua
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily press conference at Palacio Nacional in Mexico City on Oct 13, 2025. (PHOTO / AFP)

MEXICO CITY - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday said 2,382 Mexicans have been taken into custody in the United States (US) since January this year.

During her morning press conference at the National Palace, Sheinbaum noted that 1,390 Mexicans, or around 58.3 percent of the total detainees, were arrested between June 6 and Oct 20 in the immigration crackdowns carried out by the US government.

Sheinbaum expressed concern about the legal status of those detained, which has not been fully clarified.

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"We disagree with the way our brothers and sisters are being treated there," the president said, referring to the immigration raids in the United States.

Mexico, she reiterated, has sent Washington several diplomatic notes regarding its new anti-immigrant policy and is assisting citizens who require legal advice to denounce human rights violations.

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Sheinbaum stressed that the victims themselves must file corresponding complaints for consular support and further legal assistance.