Migrants march in southern Mexico to denounce immigration restrictions

Al Jazeera
March 25, 2026
2 min read

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Migrants in southern Mexico marched against immigration restrictions as a U.S. court suggested a possible secret U.S.-Mexico deportation agreement.

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If a secret deportation agreement exists, it could affect immigration enforcement and due process protections for migrants and potentially U.S. residents involved in immigration cases.

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Migrants in southern Mexico have staged a march protesting immigration restrictions as tensions over border policy intensify. The demonstration coincides with a US court's indication that a secret deportation agreement may exist between the United States and Mexico. The timing suggests growing concern among migrant populations about coordinated enforcement efforts that could accelerate removals. Southern Mexico serves as a major transit corridor for migrants heading toward the US border, making it a focal point for immigration-related activism. The alleged agreement, if confirmed, could reshape how both nations handle migrant processing and deportations.

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