Mexico’s Sheinbaum counters Trump deportations with tens of thousands of jobs for returned citizens
Mexico’s Sheinbaum counters Trump deportations with tens of thousands of jobs for returned citizens
The country's leading business group announced that over 200 companies have made 63,880 job vacancies available
Summary
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum launched the "México te abraza" employment program to help citizens deported under Donald Trump reintegrate into the workforce.
In partnership with the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial, over 220 companies have posted 63,880 vacancies nationwide, surpassing a January pledge to create 50,000 jobs.
Roles span sectors like agriculture and construction, with salaries ranging from $424 to over $2,000 USD monthly. Key employers include Walmart, Grupo Bimbo, and CEMEX.
The initiative aims to provide “dignified, well-paying work” and leverage U.S. labor experience for Mexico’s economic benefit.
