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The first deportees in the Mexican Tijuana are not from Trump’s raids, but from Biden’s
After Donald Trump assumed as president of the United States in his second term, last Monday, dozens of migrants have been deported through the border port of El Chaparral, in the Mexican city of Tijuana, border with California (USA), however, they are people who already remained in detention centers since the administration of the now former President Joe Biden (2021-2025).
This was confirmed on Wednesday by the migrants themselves who shared information with Mexican media and authorities in the state of Baja California, who assured that under Trump’s strict protocols no deportees have yet been presented.
On Tuesday afternoon, the deportation of a hundred Mexican people was documented who told the media that they were arrested in cities such as Denver, Colorado, and Las Vegas, Nevada, because of that it was thought that they could be the first deported by Trump.
But on Wednesday morning some of the deported migrants returned to the border port of El Chaparral, where the offices of the National Institute of Migration (INM) are located, and it was they themselves who assured that they had already “more than a month of detention” in the United States.
A spokesman for the INM, who asked not to identify himself, told the media that these people were part of the hundred who were deported on Tuesday afternoon, so they had returned to request the support of the institution to return to their cities of origin.
The version was confirmed this Wednesday by the secretary of government of the state of Baja California, Alfredo Álvarez, during the press conference offered by the governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila, where he explained that “what was reported is not correct, because the deportations are not derived from the decrees of the new presidency of the United States, that was a regular deportation.”
“This return of Mexicans that was presented even corresponds to the management prior to Trump’s decree, they come with us to claim their repatriation support, since they were detained before this threat arose and, to say that, since the signing of Trump’s decree, the flow of repatriates has not yet been altered.”
The official said that, for the moment, they maintain direct information with the INM, with the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the United States Consulate in Tijuana, which are informing them about the procedures that are being carried out that are not, yet, according to a Trump order.
He stressed that, despite this, the attention provided to these migrants is within the framework of “the comprehensive care given to all deported compatriots,” who are given the options to stay in the “Carmen Serdán” Integrative Center or return to their places of origin.
“The message is clear, in the sense of trying by all means that any deportation of our countrymen is done within a framework of dignity and respect for human rights, it is a message that we have also shared with the US authorities, for when Trump’s measures enter, since for them it will also imply a change of paradigms and procedures,” he said.
This Wednesday, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, rejected the measure of President Trump, who on Tuesday gave free rein to migration raides in schools, colleges and churches in that country, previously considered “protected” places.
The decision came a day after Trump assumed power and emphasized that he will fulfill his campaign promise to carry out the largest campaign of migrant deportations in US history.
In Mexico, Trump’s mass deportations are concerned because Mexicans are about half of the 11 million undocumented in the United States and their remittances represent almost 4% of Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP), which in 2024 received an estimated record of 65 billion dollars.
International
FBI Says It Disrupted Alleged Plot Targeting White House During UFC Event
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Tuesday that it had disrupted an alleged plot to attack the White House during a major Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event held in Washington over the weekend.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the threat was identified on June 10 through a joint investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. According to Patel, swift action by authorities led to the arrest of several suspects before the alleged plan could be carried out.
“On June 10, the FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential threat targeting UFC America 250 in Washington. Thanks to the rapid response of the FBI and our partners, multiple individuals are now in custody, and the alleged attack plans were stopped before they could be executed,” Patel said.
He emphasized that the operation demonstrated the ability of security agencies to detect and prevent potential threats at large public gatherings. Patel added that the investigation remains ongoing and that additional details will be released as court proceedings move forward.
According to reports from U.S. media outlets, five individuals have been arrested so far. The suspects were identified as Tycen Proper of Ohio, Daniel Eskridge of Missouri, Abraham Hermosillo Álvarez of Nebraska, and Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas, both from California. Authorities are also investigating the possible involvement of 18 additional individuals.
Investigators allege that the plot involved the use of drones equipped with explosives to target buildings near the sporting event. The plan reportedly sought to trigger a mass evacuation and direct attendees toward areas where snipers were allegedly positioned. Authorities further claim that a second phase of the operation included an attempted assault on the White House.
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed that it worked closely with the FBI throughout the operation. Secret Service Director Sean Curran stated that security teams conducted extensive efforts to identify those involved and eliminate any threat to attendees and protected facilities.
The investigation reportedly uncovered communications conducted through the messaging application Signal, where several suspects allegedly discussed details related to the planned attack. A forensic analysis of one of the seized mobile phones revealed at least 23 users participating in conversations connected to the alleged planning activities.
Court documents also indicate that some of the suspects allegedly intended to target U.S. political figures. Among the reported targets were members of Congress who had received contributions from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Investigators further stated that one of the primary suspects had posted antisemitic messages and expressions of support for Adolf Hitler on social media, evidence that is now part of the ongoing judicial investigation.
International
Brazil helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro kills six, including pilots and international figures
The Rio de Janeiro Civil Police confirmed on Monday the identities of three of the six victims killed in a helicopter collision that occurred the previous morning in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood.
All three identified victims are Brazilian nationals: the pilots of the aircraft, Charles Marsillac and Alexandre Souza, and music producer Lucas Brito.
The identities of the three foreign victims have not yet been officially confirmed. They include U.S. singer Oliver Tree, Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim—known online as “Gaspi”—and Argentine producer Lucas Vignale, all of whom were listed on the flight manifest.
According to police, forensic experts from the Legal Medical Institute have already collected DNA samples in order to identify the foreign victims, whose bodies were severely burned.
One of the helicopters crashed into a private parking lot, triggering a fire that destroyed around twenty electric vehicles. That aircraft was carrying the pilot and four passengers, including the three foreign nationals.
The second helicopter, which had only the pilot on board, crashed approximately 100 meters away from the first impact site.
Rio de Janeiro’s deputy mayor, Eduardo Cavaliere, stated that both helicopters were operating transport flights toward Angra dos Reis on the Rio coastline and toward the mountainous region of the state.
Oliver Tree, 32, was in Brazil as part of an international tour. The artist, known for songs such as “Life Goes On” and “Miss You,” had performed to a large audience in São Paulo a week earlier and was scheduled to continue his tour in Europe.
Argentine content creator Gaspar Prim, 23, had built a following of more than two million on social media platforms, gaining popularity for humorous and often controversial video productions that had occasionally been removed by hosting platforms.
International
Mexico and U.S. Launch New Bilateral Security Group to Combat Fentanyl and Organized Crime
The governments of Mexico and the United States officially launched the Bilateral Implementation Group (BIG) on Friday, a new initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation on security issues and enhancing joint efforts against transnational crime.
In a statement, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson announced that he and Deputy Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco addressed officials from both countries who will lead what he described as a “new phase of bilateral cooperation.” The initiative seeks to curb the flow of fentanyl and other illicit drugs, illegal firearms, and human trafficking across the shared border.
Earlier this week, Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs had confirmed that senior security officials from both nations would meet in Mexico City on June 12 to review and advance existing cooperation agreements.
Through social media, Ambassador Johnson explained that the new bilateral group is designed to improve coordination between the two governments by placing greater emphasis on implementation, accountability, and measurable results. The effort will also focus on combating transnational criminal organizations operating across North America.
“The participation of 15 U.S. government agencies, working alongside their Mexican counterparts, reflects the seriousness of this effort and our shared commitment to delivering measurable results,” Johnson said.
The ambassador also highlighted several achievements that he attributed to ongoing bilateral cooperation. According to Johnson, maritime drug trafficking into the United States has declined by more than 95 percent, while overdose deaths have fallen by 35 percent.
He further noted that Mexican authorities have seized more than 400 metric tons of illegal drugs and dismantled over 2,300 clandestine laboratories as part of their efforts to combat organized crime and narcotics production.
The launch of the Bilateral Implementation Group marks the latest step in the security partnership between Mexico and the United States, as both countries seek to address shared challenges related to drug trafficking, arms smuggling, human trafficking, and the activities of criminal networks operating across the region.
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