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Mexico developing app for migrants in response to Trump's mass deportation plan


Published on 2024-12-27 23:20:51 - MSN
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  • The app -- dubbed Alert Button -- will allow nationals who think they are about to be detained to notify the "consulate closest to their location," officials said.

Mexico is developing a mobile application aimed at assisting migrants in response to former President Donald Trump's proposed mass deportation plan. This initiative, led by Mexico's Foreign Affairs Secretary Alicia Bárcena, seeks to provide migrants with crucial information on legal rights, available shelters, and legal assistance in the U.S. The app will also offer real-time updates on immigration policies and help connect migrants with support services. This development comes as Trump has vowed to conduct the largest deportation operation in American history if re-elected, prompting Mexico to prepare for potential surges in migrant returns and to ensure the protection and support of its citizens abroad.

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