Mexico City [Mexico], December 14: Mexican consulates in the United States will strengthen legal support for Mexican nationals to ensure that they are informed about their rights and the deportation procedures, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday.
The measure came in response to repeated threats of mass deportations by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has criticized Mexico for not doing enough to prevent illegal immigration.
"There are rules for deporting (nationals) back to Mexico. It's not like the police stop them and then send them to the border in the same day. There are standards and rules that must be followed, and they can not be deported without reasons," Sheinbaum said during a daily press conference.
"We are strengthening the capability of our consulates in the United States and improving the level of legal support," she said.
The government, she said, will provide contact information of the consulates, so that Mexican nationals can access assistance in case of deportation.
"We are in Mexico to welcome Mexicans and preparing everything they need" if they are deported, Sheinbaum said.
Source: Xinhua News Agency