Friday, November 13, 2026 - Mexico is stepping up efforts to stop groups of migrants travelling north towards the United States as immigration tensions intensify. On November 10, Mexican security forces moved to block a group of approximately 100 Central American migrants in Chiapas after they crossed from Guatemala.
Reports indicate that around 40 people were detained as National Guard officers and immigration authorities intervened. The operation comes as another, much larger group of more than 1,000 migrants attempts to continue its journey north.
The situation has attracted fresh attention after President Donald Trump threatened to double tariffs on Mexican goods if the country fails to stop migrant caravans heading towards the American border.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has pushed back against the pressure, saying no migrant caravan has reached the US border since Trump returned to office in January 2025. On November 13, she also said a newly forming group of migrants was gathered in southern Mexico rather than moving north. Mexican authorities have maintained that they favour dialogue and orderly migration instead of forcibly breaking up groups.
With thousands of migrants facing uncertainty over their future, the situation is becoming a major test of cooperation between Washington and Mexico City. Many migrants are fleeing difficult economic conditions and seeking better opportunities, while both governments face pressure over border security and immigration enforcement.
The growing dispute could also affect trade negotiations between the two countries, making the coming days critical for regional relations. All eyes are now on Mexico's next move as the migrant situation develops and Trump's tariff threat raises the stakes.
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