Recently, it was reported that Mexican authorities stopped an American military plane from landing, which was carrying a large number of migrants set for deportation. This incident has caught attention due to its timing, as former President Donald Trump has been intensifying his efforts to enforce stricter immigration policies. This was one of three flights supposed to head into Mexico, according to US officials. Yet, this particular plane was unable to proceed after being denied landing permission south of the border, with Mexican officials warning it wouldn’t be welcomed on their land.

The situation has sparked renewed tensions between the Trump administration and Mexico, with many worried it could escalate into greater conflict. The act of deporting migrants to another country requires consent from that nation’s government, which, according to Thursday’s events, Mexico has declined.

The refusal has stirred speculations, especially following another incident involving violence. On the same day, an American hiker, who was merely a few hundred yards from the border in California, was reportedly killed by a suspected member of a Mexican cartel. The reasons for Mexico’s decision are still unverified, leaving many questions and concerns around both sides’ current diplomatic stance.
