In response to reports of deportations of compatriots from the United States, the National Employment Service (SNE) in Baja California Sur confirmed that 653 positions were opened for those who decide to relocate to the state.
So far, no deported person has chosen to settle in the southern Californian state through the federal mechanism that serves repatriated persons.
Vladimir Torres Navarro, general director of the SNE, reported that the sectors with the greatest supply in the state are hotels, agriculture and commerce, “with salaries above the national average.”
“Due to the expectation that deportations from the United States will increase, we have 653 jobs to receive those who decide to settle in the state, with salaries above the national average, although lower than what is paid in the United States for similar jobs.”
What are the vacancies and in which municipalities?
Los Cabos: Offers in hotels and tourism services predominate, from positions in lodging and restaurants, to recreational activities and commerce.
La Paz: Mainly focused on commerce and the service sector, including retail stores and supply chains
Comondú and Mulegé: Focused on agriculture, with harvest and export seasons. In areas such as Ciudad Constitución, Insurgentes and the Vizcaíno Valley, workers are required for agricultural and packaging work
Loreto: Like Los Cabos, tourism is the backbone, with opportunities in the hotel and restaurant offering
According to the official, “the state administration collaborates with the federal government to channel deportees interested in working in BCS”; however, he pointed out that in the first phase “no compatriots chose to move to the entity,” through the attention mechanism.
“We are ready in case a new wave decides to arrive. We can increase the number of positions quickly thanks to permanent coordination with the private initiative.”
Torres Navarro said that the agency maintains a table to promote employment in each municipality, bringing together representatives of the private sector every two months.
This structure allows for a quick response to the arrival of deportees or migrants who request an alternative job in BCS.
During the first wave of deportations at the beginning of the year, the federal administration set up shelters in Tijuana and other borders.
“Each deported person was offered the option of returning to their state of origin or exploring employment options in the national territory. No one chose Baja California Sur at that time; however, if a new situation with a greater flow of deportees were to arise, the protocol for attention already designed would be implemented.”
Negotiations between Mexico and the United States continue on issues of migration, security and trade, and if a specific migration agreement is reached, the number of returned compatriots could increase.
Source: oem
