Brugada highlights Mexico City's migrant support policies, calls it a 'universal key to well-being'

Mexico City's head of government, Clara Brugada, has lauded her administration's public policy for assisting people in situations of human mobility, while strongly condemning policies that criminalize migrants. Speaking at the inauguration of the Coalition of Mayors of the Americas, Brugada emphasized that the city's approach is co-produced "shoulder to shoulder" with over 40 civil society organizations, parishes, volunteers, community shelters, collectives, universities, and international bodies.

"While in some places they erect procedures like walls and bureaucracies like borders, we have a universal key to well-being for migrants," Brugada stated. She highlighted the implementation of humanitarian brigades that bring services directly to hospitals, public spaces, and shelters. Additionally, a "first contact" window has been established to conduct personalized diagnoses for the needs of each migrant family.

Brugada also noted that the city has doubled the available spaces in public shelters and refuges, providing food, access to healthcare, and comprehensive psychological support. She pointed out that Mexico City is a destination for individuals seeking a new beginning from various countries. In the past decade, the number of foreign residents in the capital has grown by nearly 50%, with most migrants originating from other parts of the Americas, as well as from the United States.

The city's efforts aim to provide a welcoming environment and essential services, contrasting with what Brugada described as criminalizing policies elsewhere. The focus on co-production with civil society and international organizations underscores a collaborative approach to addressing the complex needs of a growing migrant population in the capital.

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While in some places they erect procedures like walls and bureaucracies like borders, we have a universal key to well-being for migrants.