Trump Revokes CBP One Permits, Discouraging Migrants in Mexico

• Trump revokes CBP One permits, disheartening migrants in Mexico.
• As reported by EFE.
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The recent decision by the U.S. government, led by President Donald Trump, to expel thousands of foreign nationals who had benefited from the CBP One program has caused widespread discouragement among migrants stranded in Mexico.

Shelters and humanitarian organizations fear a new wave of overcrowding due to the tightening of immigration policies.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) canceled entry permits this week for nearly 1 million migrants who had been admitted through CBP One, an app that allowed them to apply for asylum from the Mexican border.

The sudden policy shift has left thousands in legal and emotional limbo.

Trump revokes CBP One permits, disheartening migrants in Mexico

#Migration The expulsion of CBP One beneficiaries by the U.S. deepens despair among migrants in Mexico https://t.co/movhwugmim

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In Ciudad Juárez, one of the epicenters of the migration phenomenon, frustration is evident.

“Many of them are reaching out to us from the U.S. asking for help because they don’t know what’s happening,” said Father Francisco Javier Bueno Guillén, director of the Casa del Migrante shelter.

Most migrants received the cancellation notice via digital messages, which only added to the confusion.

According to Bueno Guillén, between 50,000 and 70,000 people had entered the U.S. through CBP One after staying at his shelter. Now, many face the risk of immediate deportation.

Krista Minelli Saso, a Guatemalan migrant with her young son, tearfully shared her dismay: “It’s like playing with our feelings, with our hope… I can’t go back to Guatemala.” Despite the emotional blow, she still holds out hope that new pathways might open in the future.

For now, the Juárez shelter is operating with just 40 people in a facility built for over 500, but it is preparing for a possible wave of forced returns.

Domino effect in the south

Trump administration orders 1M migrants admitted via CBP One app to self-deport or face ban https://t.co/fwigrgxvkm

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The impact extends beyond the north. In Tapachula, on the southern border near Central America, migrants are also suffering from the fallout of the CBP One cancellation, which had already been partially suspended since January.

Luis Rey García Villagrán, director of the Center for Human Dignity, described the situation as an “emotional shock” for asylum seekers. “The Trump effect was devastating and catastrophic because it continues to harden immigration policy,” he said.

Honduran migrant Dilsia Esperanza, who had hoped to reach the U.S. under Joe Biden’s administration, had to accept a different outcome.

She now lives legally in Mexico with support from UNHCR. “Very sad, because those permits are not like in Mexico, where we are given the opportunity to work and stay,” she lamented.

Meanwhile, Mirna Estela Ramírez, also from Honduras, decided to abandon her attempt to reach the north and seek legal employment in Mexico instead.

“It’s unfair. We wanted to work with dignity, but we weren’t allowed to. Mexico is a welcoming country and I love the work environment,” she said.

An increasingly restrictive immigration policy

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The mass revocation of benefits granted through CBP One reinforces the stricter immigration policy promoted by Trump since taking office for a second term.

While some migrants choose to remain in Mexico, shelter overcrowding, a lack of clear information, and legal uncertainty remain critical challenges.

As Mexican authorities and humanitarian organizations prepare to respond to a new crisis, thousands of people continue to wait for a sign of hope.

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