Mexico denied a U.S. military plane access to land temporarily, frustrating the Trump administration’s plans to deport immigrants to the country. Two Guatemala-bound Air Force C-17s carried deportees out of the U.S., but a flight bound for Mexico never took off. The reason for Mexico blocking the flight is unclear, but tensions between the U.S. and Mexico have increased since Trump’s election. The Mexican government opposes Trump’s unilateral immigration policies and declined consent for the military deportation flight. This is part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration initiated by Trump’s executive orders, including mass deportations and increased military presence on the border. Mexico’s actions highlight the strained relationship between the two countries, as Trump has threatened tariffs on Mexico for migrant crossings. The White House attributed the flight issue to an administrative error, and Mexico did not immediately comment. The situation underscores the challenges the Trump administration faces in implementing its immigration policies, due to opposition from Mexico and other nations.
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Mexico declines to accept a deportation flight from the United States
