Mexico reports 24 migrant caravans dissolved since January
President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that no groups are currently moving north toward the U.S. border, citing information campaigns and aid efforts.
By Jillian Foster ·
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on Friday that 24 migrant caravans have disbanded in the southern part of the country since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025.
Sheinbaum told reporters during her morning press conference that the Interior Ministry confirmed the dissolution of these groups. She explained that authorities provided migrants with information indicating they could not cross the Mexican border into the United States, which led to the breakups.
The president specified that most of these caravans dissolved in the southern state of Chiapas, which shares a border with Guatemala. She noted that none of the previous groups advanced beyond the neighboring state of Oaxaca.
Sheinbaum said officials used information campaigns and direct assistance to convince migrants of the entry restrictions imposed by the U.S. government. She added that when she reported on two caravans the previous day, one had already dissolved with most members returning to their home countries, while the other was still forming.
"Currently, there is no caravan in transit in our country to reach the northern border," Sheinbaum insisted. She confirmed that authorities are handling the new group of migrants using the same methods applied to previous caravans.
The comments followed President Trump's threat to double tariffs on Mexico if it did not stop the flow of migrants. Sheinbaum said she did not want to debate the U.S. president, noting that he has his own way of communicating with the American people. She reiterated that Mexico can clearly inform the public that no caravans are currently advancing toward the U.S. border.
These statements come as the Trump administration tightens its immigration policy, reinforcing entry restrictions and measures to curb irregular migration. Mexico continues to manage migrant flows at its southern border, a traditional route for people from Central America, the Caribbean, and South America seeking to reach the United States.
