The INM puts on its batteries (and its coat) for the great return
It seems like it was yesterday when our countrymen went to the American dream, carrying dreams and a suitcase full of hopes (and probably some Valentina sauce). But now, in a plot twist worthy of a soap opera, it’s time for the return. And no, they don’t arrive empty-handed. They arrive with experiences, remittances and a crazy desire for some good carnitas tacos. Faced with this massive event that makes Periférico traffic seem like child’s play, the National Migration Institute, or the INM for the folks, decided that it could not sit idly by. So he came out of the closet with his Special National Winter Operation 2025, which sounds more like James Bond’s secret mission than a logistical plan, but we signed up.
The goal of this operation, which seems taken from a “How to be the perfect host” manual, is to guarantee a safe, orderly and, most importantly, dignified return for all those Mexicans who cross the border during the Christmas season. Basically, it is the institutional equivalent of putting a blanket on someone when they arrive cold. Because let’s be honest, after a year of working harder than a bee in spring, the last thing you need is a cold, bureaucratic reception.
San Luis Potosí: The epicenter of the reception with a party flavor
The great start of this candle was not in a television studio, but in San Luis Potosí, where the head of the INM himself, Sergio Salomón Céspedes, took the microphone to give the starting shot. And his statements had more tinge of national pride than a cry of “Long live Mexico!” on September 15. Under the humanist vision of President Claudia Sheinbaum – a phrase that already sounds like a campaign slogan –, she promised that attention and support for our fellow citizens will be strengthened.
That is, not only are they going to receive them; They are going to accompany you, like that friend who watches your back when you have had too much to drink. The official speech highlighted them as a national pride and a key piece in thousands of homes, which, translating from bureaucratic to millennial, means: “they are the source of the dollars that keep the family economy afloat and deserve all our respect (and maybe even a streamer).” After all, they are the anonymous heroes who, from the other side of the border, build the country with their effort and sweat. They are the MVP of the court, the piece of the puzzle without which things don’t add up.
This operation is not just a bunch of officials with reflective vests. It involves high-level migration logistics, inter-institutional coordination and, we assume, a strategic reserve of hot coffee for cold mornings at border crossings. It is a tacit recognition of the Mexican diaspora, of that workforce that puts everything at risk in the United States and that, when it returns, deserves repatriation in full compliance with the law. In an ideal world, they would even be given a voucher for a free quesadilla when they set foot on Aztec land.
So now you know: while you are planning your New Year’s Eve parties, an army of officials is preparing to welcome those who come back home. Because at the end of the day, beyond the speeches and operations, it is about ensuring that no one feels like a stranger in their own land. And that, in a world as crazy as ours, is almost a Christmas miracle.
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