Overview
- President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will send a reform initiative to reorganize the Instituto Nacional de Migración and rename it Instituto Nacional de Movilidad Humana.
- She argued that “migración” is too limited as a label and that a mobility focus better reflects current patterns of people moving for work, study, family or refuge.
- The initiative aims to strengthen the agency’s powers and ensure improved protection for migrants during entry, transit and stay in Mexico.
- Sheinbaum clarified the proposal did not originate with INM chief Sergio Salomón Céspedes and publicly validated his performance at the helm.
- The legislative text and timeline remain pending, while Sheinbaum separately discussed AI and data-center needs with S&P Global’s CEO, noting power and water requirements and Mexico’s interest in hosting facilities.