Trump Administration Airs Anti-Immigration Ads on Mexican TV
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Politics
April 24, 2025 17:00
mexico city - The Trump team launches TV ads in Mexico warning against illegal immigration to the US, sparking controversy and criticism from Mexican officials.
Trump Administration Airs Anti-Immigration Ads on Mexican TV
The US Minister of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, sends a strong message to potential illegal immigrants in a TV spot aired in Mexico, stating that criminals are not welcome in the United States.
Mexican Government's Response
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico condemns the campaign as discriminatory, urging Mexican TV networks to stop broadcasting the ads.
International Anti-Immigration Campaign
The anti-immigration campaign, part of a $200 million initiative, includes threats of fines and harsh language towards illegal immigrants, causing backlash and accusations of racism.
Mexican Reactions
Mexican officials and organizations denounce the ads as racist and xenophobic, prompting calls for legal measures to ban foreign propaganda from Mexican media platforms.
Response from Mexican Government
President Sheinbaum requests the Mexican Congress to close legal loopholes to prevent the dissemination of foreign propaganda on Mexican media channels.