Consulates Gear Up to Help Mexican Citizens Facing Hardships in US Len Ramirez - CBS News
go to original January 30, 2017

The president of Mexico has ordered embassies and consulates to be ready to help their compatriots who may face hardships under the Trump administration. (CBS SF Bay Area)

The president of Mexico is reaching out to Mexican immigrants in the U.S. by ordering embassies and consulates to be ready to help their compatriots who may face hardships under the Trump administration.

In San Jose Tuesday the Mexican consulate was gearing up for what they expect will be a battle with the White House over immigrant and human rights.

Mexican citizens said they were afraid and confused over the worsening relations between the two countries – and of President Trump himself.

“It’s sad because Trump is only out for himself and doesn’t know what it’s like to struggle,” said Teodora Gomez, a housekeeper for 28 years.

Consul General Mauricio Toussaint said 50 Mexican consulates have established a new hotline for Mexican citizens facing deportation and have hired extra staff to help people get legal aid.

“We are going to be posted with all the resources to defend our citizens, to defend our Mexicans living here,” he said.

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