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Source: NBC News
IMMIGRATION
Mexico refuses to accept a U.S. deportation flight
The Mexican government has criticized President Donald Trump's unilateral immigration actions, and the landing would have required Mexico's assistance.
Jan. 24, 2025, 5:01 PM EST
By Courtney Kube and Jonathan Allen
WASHINGTON -- Mexico denied a U.S. military plane access to land Thursday, at least temporarily frustrating the Trump administration's plans to deport immigrants to the country, according to two U.S. defense officials and a third person familiar with the situation.
Two Guatemala-bound Air Force C-17s, carrying about 80 people apiece, flew deportees out of the U.S. Thursday night, the sources said. The third flight, slotted for Mexico, never took off.
A White House spokesperson did not reply to a text message seeking comment on Mexico's stance.
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Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/mexico-refuses-accept-us-deportation-flight-rcna189182
Hat tip, Joe.My.God.
https://www.joemygod.com/2025/01/mexico-refuses-to-allow-deportation-flight-to-land/
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