The National Migration Institute (INM) and the Government of Puebla have announced the launch of the 2024 Winter Special Operation of the H\u00e9roes Paisanos Program, designed to welcome and assist Mexican nationals living abroad as they return home for the holiday season. The initiative will run from November 28, 2024, to January 12, 2025.<\/p>\n
The program was inaugurated in Puebla\u2019s iconic Z\u00f3calo Plaza by INM Commissioner Francisco Gardu\u00f1o Y\u00e1\u00f1ez and Puebla Governor Sergio Salom\u00f3n C\u00e9spedes Peregrina, alongside representatives from federal, state, and municipal authorities, as well as private and social organizations.<\/p>\n
Nationwide Operation to Ensure a Safe Journey<\/strong><\/p>\n This year, the operation includes the participation of 40 federal, state, and municipal agencies. Across Mexico’s 32 states, 226 assistance modules have been set up, supported by 479 citizen observers who will help returning migrants from the moment they enter Mexico until their departure.<\/p>\n As part of the program, 800,000 copies of the H\u00e9roes Paisanos Guide are being distributed in the United States and Canada with the support of Mexico\u2019s consular network. Of these, 790,000 copies are in Spanish and 10,000 in English, providing essential information to ensure a smooth and safe journey home.<\/p>\n Digital and Emergency Support for Migrants<\/strong><\/p>\n In addition to physical guides, the program offers digital resources and assistance. Travelers can access information and support via the official website, www.gob.mx\/heroespaisanos, the 911 emergency hotline, and the INM\u2019s Telephone Assistance Center. Social media platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram will also provide real-time guidance throughout the season.<\/p>\n Year-Round Support with Seasonal Reinforcements<\/strong><\/p>\n While the H\u00e9roes Paisanos Program operates year-round, special operations are implemented during Easter, Summer, and Winter holidays to accommodate the high influx of Mexican nationals returning from abroad, particularly from the United States and Canada. These efforts aim to ensure safe and welcoming experiences for all travelers during their journey, stay, and return.<\/p>\n The Winter 2024 operation highlights Mexico’s commitment to its migrant community, recognizing their contributions and ensuring they are warmly welcomed back during the most festive time of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The National Migration Institute (INM) and the Government of Puebla have announced the launch of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":389,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[41,39,40],"class_list":["post-388","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-paisano","tag-canada","tag-heroes-paisanos-guide","tag-united-states"],"yoast_head":"\n