Mexico Rejects EU Deportations to Third Countries Amid Reports of Mexicans Sent to Guatemala, Honduras
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The EU is reportedly deporting Mexican citizens to Guatemala and Honduras, according to CBS News.
- Mexico's Foreign Ministry stated that necessary measures are consistently taken to ensure the safe and dignified return of Mexican nationals.
- Mexico rejects expulsions to third countries.
Mexico has rejected the European Union's reported practice of deporting Mexican citizens to Guatemala and Honduras, citing reports from CBS News. The Mexican Foreign Ministry has asserted that the country consistently implements necessary measures to guarantee the secure and dignified return of all its nationals to Mexican territory.
The ministry's statement comes amid reports suggesting that the EU is utilizing third countries as transit points for deportations, a practice Mexico opposes. Mexico maintains its right and responsibility to manage the return of its citizens, ensuring their safety and dignity throughout the process.
Mexico's stance underscores its commitment to upholding the rights of its citizens abroad and adhering to international norms regarding migration and deportation. The country emphasizes that any returns must be conducted safely and with respect for human dignity, rejecting arrangements that could compromise these principles.
Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.