Staff Reports
Reports are swirling that the Mexican government is ready to deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border, all in an effort to pad the immigration gate and finally get serious about border security. This sudden surge of Mexican military presence came on the heels of some backroom negotiations, but as any savvy observer knows, it’s results that matter, not just talk. The recent tariff pause promised by President Claudia Sheinbaum could be the easy way out, leaving many wondering if Mexico’s commitment to enforcing actual border security is just more hot air in a game of diplomatic ping pong.
With the Trump administration pressing the pedal to the metal, the focus is now on whether Mexico is genuinely prepared to stick to its promises. The importance of follow-through cannot be overstated. After all, pledges are worth little if they don’t translate into real-world actions. Tariffs were scheduled to hit both Mexico and Canada at a whopping 25%, and even China was bracing for a 10% smackdown. Yet here it is: instead of real consequences for non-compliance, there’s a friendly pause.
Time to pump these numbers up
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Mexico has received approx. 11,000 deported illegals from the US since Trump took officeTrump could deport Prince Harry
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— Prodigal (@ProdigalThe3rd) February 8, 2025
Concerns are already bubbling over whether those Mexican troops are truly committed to combating illegal immigration or if they are just going to become another cog in the well-oiled machine that is the drug cartel. According to insiders such as National Border Patrol Council Vice President Art Del Cueto, there is a tangible worry that these troops, instead of patrolling the border to keep out criminals, might just be there to secure cartel shipments. A suggestion that isn’t too far-fetched when one considers how deeply intertwined certain factions within the military are with organized crime.
Yet another cautious voice in this chorus is Ben Bergquam, who points out that corruption runs rampant in the ranks. He openly questions whether those tasked with border security could end up serving the purposes of drug lords instead, allowing criminals easy access to the very border they are supposed to protect. What a novel idea for a military operation: make sure your troops are loyal to their own citizens rather than the next shipment of illicit drugs.
On the American side of things, Trump’s strategy to focus on deporting the “worst first” is ruffling feathers. Some California officials appear more concerned with the rights of illegal immigrants than the safety of American citizens. While Attorney General Rob Bonta warns of collateral damage from deportations, it’s clear many would prefer a soft-touch approach to illegal immigration, one where criminals can continue to roam freely. Meanwhile, an ICE raid reported in a Chicago school almost seemed too outlandish to be true (turns out it was a coincidence involving Secret Service). It’s hard to keep track of who is actually looking out for American safety and who is simply playing politics.
The truth is, while Congressmen express concerns that deported criminals might reenter the U.S., it’s more alarming that there seems to be a reluctance among many to support the necessary hard-line policies needed to keep them out for good. Families need to feel secure, yet high-profile deportees have made headlines only to bounce back like boomerangs. Until there’s real enforcement from both sides of the border instead of empty promises, it’s wise to remain skeptical about whether the U.S.-Mexico border will ever truly see any significant improvement.
