Mexican president criticizes violence in LA, says 42 nationals detained

Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times on Jun 9, 2025

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LOS ANGELES — Mexican officials say at least 42 Mexican nationals were detained during the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids that occurred over the weekend.

During a Monday morning press conference in Mexico City, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned two things: the violent acts that were committed during protests in Los Angeles and arrests that occurred during the anti-ICE protests — arrests she described as human rights violations.

Sheinbaum implored Mexicans in Los Angeles to “act peacefully and not fall for provocations.”

At this time the Mexican government has activated all consular support systems for those who have been detained by ICE officials in the Los Angeles area.

At least 37 Mexican men and five women are being held in four detention centers, according to Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Mexico’s foreign minister. Of the 42 men and women who were detained, four of them were deported.

Ramón de la Fuente did not clarify where the individuals were specifically detained. Nor did he not disclose the locations to which the four people were deported.