Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto delivers a speech during the event "Education Without Borders" at the National Palace of Mexico City, capital of Mexico, March 21, 2017. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto approved a legal amendment Tuesday to make it easier for Mexican migrants returning to the country to validate their studies. This legislative reform aims to help the academic mobility of those returning to Mexico, no matter their migratory status or their documentation. It is seen as a needed step in the face of hostile policies by U.S. President Donald Trump. (Xinhua/Str)
MEXICO CITY, March 21 (Xinhua) -- Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto approved a legal amendment Tuesday to make it easier for Mexican migrants returning to the country to validate their studies.
This legislative reform aims to help the academic mobility of those returning to Mexico, no matter their migratory status or their documentation. It is seen as a needed step in the face of hostile policies by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The decree, signed by Pena Nieto, modifies certain aspects of Mexico's General Education Law, in order to allow students to have studies abroad validate in Mexico or to return to education, even without the right ID or academic papers.
Speaking from the national palace, Pena Nieto said that Mexico would show "solidarity and trust" to students returning from abroad and announced that information outposts would be opened at border crossings to help migrants be aware of these new opportunities.
The president added a special program created for young Mexican people who return without speaking fluent Spanish.
"With these actions, we send a message of unity, certainty and trust to Mexicans abroad," he vowed.
