• Mexico is expanding regional support for migration amidst looming deportation threats from Trump's incoming administration.
• Trump's administration plans to execute large-scale immigration raids across the U.S., starting with Chicago immediately following his inauguration.
• The Mexican government has allocated over $108 million to assist countries affected by migration.
• Significant shifts in U.S. immigration policies are expected as Trump intensifies enforcement nationwide.

MEXICO CITY (AP) — In a bid to tackle escalating migration challenges, Mexico announced on Friday its intentions to enhance support to various Latin American and Caribbean countries. This initiative comes just days before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump assumes office, who has signaled his plans for mass deportations as part of his immigration policy. The announcement was made by Mexico’s Secretary of Foreign Affairs Juan Ramón de la Fuente during a two-day summit involving representatives from eleven nations, according to a report by AP News.

De la Fuente highlighted the imminent challenges set to arise from the significant changes in U.S. immigration policy. He confirmed that President Claudia Sheinbaum will expand aid projects aimed at addressing both migration and related issues across several countries, although detailed plans remain scarce.

Trump's administration, meanwhile, is preparing for a major immigration operation, with reports indicating that operations could commence the day after his inauguration. This would involve U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deploying between 100 and 200 officers for a week-long raid in Chicago, as covered by The Guardian. Sources close to the situation suggest that while Chicago may be the focus, arrests will occur nationwide, including in major cities like New York and Miami.

As Trump stated in his campaign, “Within moments of my inauguration, we will begin the largest domestic deportation operation in American history.” Such aggressive immigration strategies have raised concerns among regional leaders in Latin America, prompting Mexico's proactive measures to bolster support for its neighbors, especially those serving as migrant origins like Honduras and Venezuela.

The contrast in approaches from Mexico and the incoming U.S. administration could significantly impact migration trends across the Americas. For more details on the regional aid initiative, refer to the [original article](https://scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3295289/trump-prepares-carry-out-large-immigration-raid-chicago-after-inauguration) from SCMP.