Demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City on Monday to express support for the Mexican community in the United States following recent mass roundups of migrants and resulting protests in Los Angeles, California.
More than 1,000 protesters clashed and faced off with National Guard troops in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday during the latest demonstrations against immigration raids that swept across California over the weekend.
Some 42 Mexicans have been arrested so far, including 37 men and five women, in the protests in Los Angeles, according to Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs Juan Ramon de la Fuente.
Citizens in Mexico's capital are denouncing what they call the "repression and human rights violations" of their "brothers and sisters" in the U.S. Many see the National Guard deployment as racism against the Hispanic community.
"We are migrants supporting our brothers and sisters in the United States who have been subjected to brutal and criminal persecution without any sympathy or mercy," said Maria Garcia, a protester.
Protesters said that Mexico's relationship with its northern neighbor has deteriorated significantly since Donald Trump's return to the White House and that the decision to send the military to control the demonstrations is a step too far.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged the U.S. authorities on Monday to follow the law on deportation proceedings and respect human dignity.
The president of Mexico said that the government will not tolerate practices that violate human rights, making a "respectful but firm" request that the U.S. authorities act in accordance with due process and respect for human dignity.
Demonstrations erupt at US embassy in Mexico City to support Mexican community in Los Angeles
Demonstrations erupt at US embassy in Mexico City to support Mexican community in Los Angeles
Demonstrations erupt at US embassy in Mexico City to support Mexican community in Los Angeles
A former television host from Taiwan, Zhai Xuan, has made a pivotal decision to leave mainstream broadcasting in order to create content that provides a better understanding of the Chinese mainland and cross-strait relations.
Zhai, a seasoned television host with over a decade of experience in Taiwan's media landscape, recently addressed an audience at an event in Beijing, where she revealed her complete transition into independent online media.
In her remarks, she articulated her aspiration to bridge what she perceives as a significant information gap between audiences on both sides of the Strait, highlighting her commitment to fostering a deeper understanding and connection through her new endeavors.
"I was really surprised by all the fake news. There were stories saying people on the mainland can't afford tea eggs or that they live in mud houses and in Taiwan, this was the main information many people received," said Zhai.
Zhai said she initially began producing online videos to challenge such perceptions while continuing her work as a television host.
In April 2025, she travelled to the mainland with her father to fulfill her late grandfather's wish to return to his hometown. The trip, which reunited family members separated since 1949, was recorded in a video series titled "Journey to Find Our Roots", drawing attention from viewers in both Taiwan and the mainland.
"Many people in Taiwan told me that after watching, they wanted to apply for a mainland travel permit immediately and go looking for their relatives. Some had long forgotten these things, but after seeing my story, they began thinking about their hometowns and family members they had never met and decided to search for their roots," Zhai shared her story at the event.
By mid-2025, Zhai said she began to feel increasing pressure amid rising political tensions and a tightening atmosphere around cross-Strait exchanges in Taiwan.
After more than 12 years in the industry, Zhai resigned from her position, believing it was the right thing to do.
"At that moment, I felt this was a major issue，not just for me, but for Chinese people on both sides of the Strait. If I backed down then, I wouldn’t be standing on the right side," said Zhai.
Since leaving television, Zhai has broadened her online programming to encompass a range of daily-life topics, including practical guidance on applying for a mainland travel permit and using commonly employed mobile applications, in addition to content that delves into historical memory and cultural connections across the Strait.
As the debate over cross-Strait relations continues in Taiwan, Zhai said she remains committed to her current path.
Former Taiwan TV host bridges cross-Strait divide via online media
