Noem Meets Sheinbaum, Discusses Immigration Cooperation March 28

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is currently on a tour of Latin America, focusing on immigration and crime, with scheduled meetings in Mexico, Colombia, and El Salvador. Noem's visit to El Salvador included a tour of a controversial mega-prison for deportees, where she issued stark warnings to illegal migrants about severe consequences for crossing the U.S. border. In Colombia, she is set to meet with President Gustavo Petro amid strained relations between their governments, focusing on organized crime and immigration policies. Her discussions in Mexico with President Claudia Sheinbaum will emphasize collaboration on security strategies to combat drug cartels and illegal immigration while respecting national sovereignty. This trip reflects the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown on migration, which has faced criticism from human rights advocates regarding the deportation processes. Noem's meetings aim to strengthen cooperative efforts and data-sharing initiatives to enhance security measures in the region.