SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — More than 10,500 deported Mexican migrants have been processed at a shelter in the city of Tijuana since President Trump took office.
Since Jan. 26, 10,566 migrants have been received at the shelter; so far this month, the figure is 611.
According to Mónica Juliana Vega Aguirre, the facility’s coordinator, the majority of deported migrants who arrive at the shelter are single men, and the rest are family units.
She also said they remain prepared for more arrivals, even though the numbers have been well below what was expected in line with Trump’s promise to deport millions of people.
“When you look at official numbers from the National Institute of Migration, the number of deported Mexican nationals has actually been less than what we saw in 2024.”
Vega Aguirre is aware of calls from other shelters and migrant advocates who say people brought to the facility should be able to stay for more than 72 hours and have in and out privileges.
She says the policy will remain in place.
“This is about safety,” she said. “We have many women and children — the governor and local leaders want it this way.”
The shelter provides not only food and shelter for deported migrants, but legal documents such as birth certificates and passports along with stipends for transportation to the interior of Mexico.
The migrants are also free to reject any and all assistance if they choose to, according to Vega Aguirre.
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