American politicians in both parties are stampeding all over themselves to pander to Mexico and adopt mass illegal alien amnesty schemes. But while the Mexican government lobbies for more humane treatment of illegal border crossers from their country into ours, Mexico remains notoriously restrictionist toward undesirable foreigners who break their laws or threaten their security.
Despite widely touted immigration reforms adopted in 2011, Mexico still puts Mexico first as any country that is serious about protecting its sovereignty should and would.
While amnesty advocates and civil liberties zealots in the U.S. decry police state tactics against illegal aliens, Mexico fiercely maintains laws against illegal border crossings; verification visits to enforce visa conditions; requirements that foreigners produce proof of legal status on demand; and enforcement and cooperation between and among immigration officials and law enforcement authorities at all levels in Mexico. Native-born Mexicans are also empowered to make citizens arrests of illegal aliens and turn them in to authorities.
Mexicos National Catalog of Foreigners tracks all outside tourists and foreign nationals. A National Population Registry tracks and verifies the identity of every member of the population, who must carry a citizens identity card. Visitors who do not possess proper documents and identification are subject to arrest at any time. And for those seeking permanent residency or naturalization, Mexico requires that they must not be economic burdens on society and must have clean criminal histories. Those seeking to obtain Mexican citizenship must show a birth certificate, provide a bank statement proving economic independence, pass an exam and prove they can provide their own health care.
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