Mexico's Sheinbaum says 14 Mexicans held in "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center


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  • Tuesday, 22 Jul 2025

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico July 14, 2025. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha/File Photo

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Tuesday that 14 Mexican nationals were being held at the U.S. "Alligator Alcatraz" detention center and that her government was seeking their repatriation.

"All arrangements are being made to ensure they are repatriated immediated to Mexico," Sheinbaum said in her daily news conference.

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