During a news conference on Thursday, Foreign Minister Alicia Barcena announced that Mexico has entered into an agreement with Venezuela to facilitate the deportation of migrants.

Additionally, deals have been struck with both Mexican and Venezuelan companies to provide employment opportunities for these individuals.

Among the largest groups of migrants arriving in Mexico en route to the United States are Venezuelans, driven by their country’s political and economic turmoil.

Presently, there are approximately 4,000 to 5,000 Venezuelan migrants stranded in Mexico, predominantly in the city of Tijuana, Reuters reported.

Concerns among U.S. citizens regarding migrant arrivals at their borders are escalating, with a Reuters-Ipsos poll conducted earlier this year revealing that 17% of respondents identified the issue as the most significant problem facing the country, an 11% increase from December.

Despite these developments, Venezuela’s government has yet to respond to requests for comment.

Written by B.C. Begley