The border czar of the Donald Trump administration, Tom Homan, issued a warning to the migrant caravans advancing through Mexico in hopes of reaching the United States following the Democratic victory in the midterm elections: he asserted that the change in majorities in Congress will not alter the White House's border security policy and that those attempting to enter irregularly will not be released within the country.
His statements were made during an interview with Fox News and shared by Rapid Response 47, the official rapid response account of the White House on X, which posted a snippet of his remarks.
“Congress may be more blue, but the White House is red, a deep red,” Homan stated, using the colors associated with the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively.
The official stated that, despite the electoral results, Trump continues to hold control of the Executive Branch and will maintain his policy of restrictions at the border with Mexico.
"These caravans can come to the border as much as they want. They will not be allowed to enter the United States," he warned.
Homan stated that migrants attempting to cross illegally will be returned or will face criminal charges prior to their deportation.
According to what was explained, authorities could file charges and keep those convicted in detention until they serve their sentences.
“We will not give an inch on this border,” he affirmed, emphasizing that the U.S. government will not allow changes to the control measures implemented by Trump.
He also directed a message to the Government of Mexico, urging them to strengthen surveillance at both their southern border with Guatemala and their northern border with the United States.
The border czar stated that Mexico must prevent the irregular transit of foreigners through its territory and deploy security forces to contain the advance of the caravans.
His statements came as Mexican authorities are also carrying out operations to stop or disperse some of these groups.
The warning is related to the new mobilizations of Central American migrants that have started to travel through southern Mexico after the U.S. legislative elections on November 3rd.
According to a report from Reuters published this Wednesday, a caravan of approximately 1,500 people, mostly from Central America, was moving from Tapachula, in the Mexican state of Chiapas, with the intention of reaching the United States.
The mobilization began its journey from Honduran territory and brought together people from Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Nicaragua.
On Tuesday, it resumed its march from Tapachula towards northern Mexico. The agency EFE estimated its size to be around 2,000 participants, although estimates vary by source.
Migrants are still in southern Mexico, far from the U.S. border. Their immediate goal is to move towards Mexico City, where some hope to seek assistance from federal authorities to continue their journey without being detained.
The victory of the Democratic Party, which regained control of both chambers of Congress, has raised hopes among some members of the caravan regarding possible changes in U.S. immigration policy.
However, no measures have been announced to allow these individuals to enter the United States. The new legislators will assume their positions in January 2027, and any potential immigration reform would need to go through the appropriate legislative process.
In addition to the caravans moving northward, Mexican authorities prevented the passage of another group of approximately a hundred migrants attempting to enter the country from Guatemala this Tuesday.
National Guard agents, Migration officials, and the Police of Chiapas blocked the highway, and several foreigners were detained, according to reports from AFP.
The expectations created by the election results also impact thousands of Cubans who remain stranded in various cities across Mexico.
Mexican immigration law expert Irene Pascual recently analyzed the possible scenarios for those waiting for an opportunity to apply for asylum in the United States.
The jurist discussed the prospects of legislative changes following the Democratic victory, although she did not present the electoral results as a reopening of the border or a guarantee of admission for migrants.
The presence of Cuban citizens in these mobilizations has been recurring throughout 2026. In September, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that the Border Patrol was monitoring the progress of a caravan coming from Honduras, to which Cuban migrants had joined during their passage through Tapachula.
On that occasion, U.S. authorities assured that they were monitoring the group's movements and were prepared to prevent irregular entries.
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