More than 145,000 Mexican nationals have been deported from the U.S. since President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, according to Mexico’s Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez.
Overview of Deportation Numbers
The total figure cited by the Mexican government surpasses 145,000, a milestone that highlights the scale of cross-border movement during the current administration.
Breakdown by Port of Entry
El Sol reports that 116,156 migrants were returned to Mexico through ports of entry in the states of Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila and Tamaulipas.
Air Transport Back to Mexico
An additional 29,281 individuals were flown back to the interior of Mexico, a method used for those who could not be processed at the border.
Combined Total
When the land and air figures are added, the combined count reaches 145,537 deportations.
Comparison to 2024 Under Biden
El Sol also notes that more than 329,000 Mexican citizens were removed from the U.S. in 2024 when President Biden was in office.
Source of Data
These figures were published in the El Sol Newspaper in Mexico City, which serves as the primary source for the reported numbers.
Role of Mexico’s Secretary of the Interior
Rosa Icela Rodríguez’s statement provides official confirmation of the deportation totals, underscoring the Mexican government’s involvement in tracking cross-border movements.
States Involved
The five states-Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila and Tamaulipas-serve as the primary ports of entry for the reported land deportations.
Statistical Trends
The data indicate a significant difference between the number of deportations under the two U.S. administrations, with the 2024 figure more than doubling the 145,537 reported since January 20.
Key Takeaways
- Over 145,000 Mexican nationals deported from the U.S. since Trump’s second inauguration.
- 116,156 deportations via land ports; 29,281 via air transport.
- Total deportations reach 145,537.
- In 2024, under President Biden, more than 329,000 Mexican citizens were removed.
The El Sol report provides a clear snapshot of the deportation numbers that have shaped U.S.-Mexico border dynamics over the past years.
