Tulum, Quintana Roo — A plane carrying more than 150 Mexican nationals deported from the United States landed at Tulum International Airport on Friday, marking the first repatriation flight to arrive at the facility.
The aircraft, which originated in Arizona, touched down with 155 people on board — 143 men and 12 women, two of whom were accompanied by minors.
Authorities deployed a large security operation for the arrival, with National Guard officers, National Migration Institute personnel, and state officials securing the area.
After disembarking, the returnees were processed under a humanitarian assistance protocol that included medical checkups, food, vaccinations, and support for children and adolescents.
The flight is the first of its kind for Tulum Airport, which has now become a reception point for Mexicans deported from the United States. Witnesses said the operation was carried out under strict security measures.
The arrival comes amid heightened U.S. immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump, a policy shift that could lead to an increase in repatriations to southeastern Mexico this year.
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