Mexico City, June 17 -- A total of 56,298 Mexicans have been repatriated from the United States since Jan. 20 this year, including 12,183 arriving by air, the government said Monday.
At a press conference, Undersecretary of Human Rights, Population and Migration Arturo Medina said that the government's repatriation program "Mexico Embraces You," launched in response to U.S. immigration crackdowns, has received 24,082 nationals at border care centers.
So far, over 92,246 food rations have been distributed to returnees, along with 9,786 medical and 4,019 psychological services. They have also received legal advice and support for victims of gender-based violence.
"More than 19,282 people were given a Paisano Welfare Card, which offers 2...