Washington, Jan. 26 -- Mexico refused to permit a deportation flight from the United States to land, marking an obstacle in US President Donald Trump's intensified immigration enforcement measures, the New York Post reported.

The denial on Thursday (local time) followed Trump's renewed efforts to strengthen border security, conduct mass deportations, and execute raids since returning to the White House.

The blocked flight came after two US Air Force C-17 flights successfully transported approximately 160 deportees to Guatemala earlier that day. However, Mexico's refusal to accept the plane raised questions, with no immediate clarification provided.

The White House attributed the issue to an administrative mix-up. A White House official...