Mexico Expresses Its Disagreement with US Plan to Send Mexican Asylum-Seekers to Guatemala to Continue Their Cases There

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its disagreement with the plan announced by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security whereby Mexican asylum-seekers would continue their cases in Guatemala. Although this measure falls under the jurisdiction of the United States, it could affect about 900 applicants beginning in February. 

The Government of Mexico, together with state and local authorities, will work to offer better options to Mexicans who may be affected by this provision. In addition, the Foreign Ministry will closely monitor compliance with the human rights set forth in in the international agreements signed and ratified by both Mexico and the United States.