Activists protested in Mexico City yesterday, July 25, 2026, against the killings of Mexican migrants by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Collectives and civil associations are demanding justice for Mexican migrants who have died in ICE custody in the United States. Organizations such as Conexión Migrante, Democrats Abroad, and the Institute for Migrant Women, among others, gathered at the Monument to the Revolution to voice their concerns.
Demands for Justice and Accountability
Activists and collectives chanted slogans such as “They must not be forgotten,” in memory of recent victims like Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Johan Sebastián Guerrero. The Monument to the Revolution served as the focal point for the protest, drawing attention to the plight of migrants.
Organizers emphasized that violence against migrant communities cannot be normalized or reduced to mere statistics. They urged the public to inform themselves and join these protests to understand the stance against the policies of the Donald Trump administration. Attendees denounced the Trump administration for alleged fascism and white supremacy.
Protesters reported that at least 80 individuals have been killed by ICE, with 18 of them being Mexican nationals.
The Role of Mexican Migrant Women
In an interview for El Acento with Alberto Nájar, Erica Alfaro discussed the significant role played by Mexican migrant women in the United States. She highlighted the challenges they face in overcoming economic, cultural, and gender barriers, as well as the growing networks of support and female leadership within migrant communities.
From California, Alfaro noted that an increasing number of Mexican women are creating spaces for companionship and collaboration to promote personal, professional, and entrepreneurial projects.
Broader Context of Migrant Issues
The protest in Mexico City is part of a larger conversation about migrant rights and the treatment of individuals in custody. The organizers’ call for public awareness underscores the importance of understanding the human impact of immigration policies.
The event also touched upon related issues, such as the alarming statistic that half of all migrants leave their home countries due to climate-related causes, as highlighted by a recent analysis.
This demonstration follows ongoing efforts by Mexico to defend its migrants in the U.S., with analysts noting that Mexico has strong grounds to advocate for its citizens abroad.
The protest concluded with a renewed commitment from the participating organizations to continue their fight for justice and to prevent further deaths of migrants in ICE custody.
Source: https://noticias.imer.mx/blog/activistas-protestan-en-la-ciudad-de-mexico-contra-los-asesinatos-de-migrantes-mexicanos-a-manos-de-ice-en-eu/
