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Trump Administration Faces New Challenges in Military Deportation Operations as Mexico Denies Landing Rights

Mexico temporarily blocked a U.S. military plane from landing, complicating Trump’s deportation plans amid ongoing tensions regarding migration policies.

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Updated: Jan 25th, 2025, 12:04 AM ET

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The Trump administration has initiated a military-led deportation operation using C-17 aircraft to transport undocumented immigrants. However, a recent attempt to send deportees to Mexico was thwarted when Mexico denied access for a U.S. military plane. While two other flights carrying Guatemalan nationals successfully departed, the rejection highlights rising tensions between the U.S. and Mexico under Trump's administration, particularly regarding unilateral immigration policies. Despite the friction, deportation flights continue, with the administration emphasizing a commitment to stringent immigration enforcement as part of Trump's broader crackdown on illegal immigration.


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