"Vance's proposal for mass deportation generates controversy in U.S. politics."

The recent statement by the Republican candidate for Vice President of the U.S., JD Vance, has sparked a torrent of reactions surrounding the controversial issue of immigration. In an interview aired on Sunday on ABC's "This Week," Vance proposed initiating a mass deportation plan that would start with one million people. This proposal, which aligns with the rhetoric of Donald Trump's campaign, seeks to address what Republicans consider an urgent problem in the country: illegal immigration. Vance emphasized that the approach he and Trump plan to adopt will be "sequential." "Let's start with one million... And from there we can continue," he made clear, noting that the initial goal is merely a first step toward what they see as an imminent need to deport individuals who are in the country without proper documentation. However, the proposal has not gone unnoticed; it has drawn criticism for both its magnitude and the feasibility of its execution. Donald Trump, for his part, has taken this proposal even further. In an interview with Time magazine, he claimed that his goal is to deport between 15 and 20 million people who, according to him, are in the United States without the necessary documentation. To carry out this ambitious strategy, Trump has mentioned the possibility of deploying the National Guard, raising serious questions about the use of military forces in immigration matters. The figures mentioned by Republicans have been subject to criticism, especially as they significantly exceed the estimate of 11 million undocumented individuals in the United States, which was published by the Pew Center in 2022. This has led analysts and immigration experts to question not only the veracity of the numbers but also the feasibility of a plan that contemplates deporting such a large number of people in a short period of time. In defense of his proposal, Vance argued that the key is to start with those who have committed violent crimes and that, through measures that make it difficult to hire illegal labor, significant progress can be made in combating illegal immigration. "I believe that if many violent criminals are deported and, frankly, if hiring illegal labor is made more difficult, which reduces the wages of American workers, we will make great strides in solving the problem of illegal immigration," Vance stated. However, the mass deportation proposal raises serious ethical and logistical implications. Critics argue that such a drastic action could not only result in family separations and human suffering but could also create a climate of fear and distrust in entire communities. The implementation of policies leading to mass deportation could exacerbate racial tensions and endanger the social fabric of many communities across the country. As the November elections approach, the Republican strategy around immigration has become a hot topic. Although Vance expressed being "extremely confident" in his campaign's ability to succeed, current polls suggest that the candidacy of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz is gaining ground. Despite this, immigration remains a powerful issue in American politics, and Republicans are determined to capitalize on it. The approach of Vance and Trump towards immigration seems designed to appeal to a voter base that feels frustrated with the current situation and seeks decisive solutions. Nevertheless, the lingering question is whether such a radical and divisive approach will truly resonate with a broader electorate that sometimes seeks a more nuanced and compassionate solution to the complex problems facing the country. Meanwhile, critical voices continue to rise, warning about the repercussions of a possible administration that considers mass deportation as a viable solution. In a country built on the pillars of diversity and inclusion, these proposed plans evoke a deep debate that touches the heart of American identity and the values this nation professes. The discussion on immigration will undoubtedly remain one of the central themes on the political stage in the coming months.