• The number of immigrants arrested at the southern US border fell from over 170,000 to less than 100,000 in May-June.Meanwhile, immigration anxiety in Mexico increased dramatically, setting a new monthly record.
• Mexico has recently stepped up efforts to crack down on illegal immigration through the country to the United States, but the Biden administration is increasing the number of immigrants entering Mexico through an expanded immigration program.
• “Mexico absolutely blocks more immigration. [and] Also, the issuance of documents that can be used when transiting through the country is decreasing.” Adam Isakson, WOLA Director of Defense Oversight, told the Daily Caller News Foundation.

The Biden administration has touted a drop in immigration arrest rates along the U.S.-Mexico border during the month of June, but according to multiple reports, immigration arrest rates along the southern border of mainland Mexico rose to a record high during the month.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report The number of migrants arrested at the southern border last month fell, from over 170,000 in May to less than 100,000 in June. Meanwhile, the rate of arrests on the southern Mexican border surged from about 40,000 to 58,000 over the same period, breaking previous monthly records. according to To Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA).

“Since the CDC’s Title 42 public health order was lifted and the Biden-Harris administration’s comprehensive plan for border controls took full effect on May 12, DHS has continued to see a significant decline in encounters at the Southwest border. We are,” DHS said. I have written In a June 6th press release.

“On the US side of the border things may be a little calmer, Mexico June broke the record for most migrant arrests in a single month by more than 10 percent,” said Adam Isakson, director of defense oversight at WOLA. Said on Twitter on Wednesday.

The findings suggest that these immigrants came from different countries and likely reached the United States via Mexico. Walla and project hope organization. According to WOLA, as of June 2023, Mexico will continue to be the largest source of migrant unrest along the U.S. southern border, but Venezuela, Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador will account for well over 50% of all immigration unrest. It is said that it is from other countries. (Related: Republicans warn of Biden administration’s alleged ‘retaliation’ against border agent witnesses)

Project HOPE’s 2023 Migrant Needs Assessment states, “The Northern Triangle of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala has been a major source of migrants reaching the United States via Mexico in recent years.” “Groups are asking for help in responding to the situation in Mexico as increasing numbers of people on the move overwhelm the southern and northern border areas.”

Things may be a little quieter on the US side of the border, #Mexico In June, the number of immigrant arrests in a single month broke the record (58,097) by more than 10%.

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— Adam Isakson (@adam_wola) July 26, 2023

To crack down on illegal immigration, Mexico has closed immigration offices on its border with Guatemala that had previously granted temporary permits to travel north, The New York Times reported. report Early July. Mexico has also issued an order to stop providing documents permitting migrants to stay within its borders.

Neighboring countries in the south are taking similar steps to curb illegal immigration, said Bras Nunez Neto, DHS’s undersecretary for immigration and border policy.

“We see Mexico taking action at its southern border to block migrants from entering Mexico. We see Guatemala doing the same. …is unprecedented on its scale,” said Nunez Neto. Said CBS in early June.

Additionally, the Department of Homeland Security reported that the number of immigrant encounters at the southern border of the United States has decreased, but the number of illegal immigrants entering the country with a trial date has increased. DHS is also expanding its use of the CBP One app, which allows immigrants to schedule their entry into the United States through the port of entry, which some influential Republicans refer to as a “shell game.” ” is called.

All of these factors likely contributed to the decline in migrant arrests at the southern U.S. border reported by DHS, Isakson said. (Related: Biden administration sues Texas over floating border wall)

“I think it’s a combination. Mexico is absolutely blocking more immigrants, [and] We are also issuing fewer documents that can be used to transit the country,” Isakson told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “Asylum seekers appear to be increasingly choosing the CBP One route instead of crossing rivers or climbing walls. It means that the willingness to wait is increasing.”

DHS data for the last week of June showed migrant arrests are starting to rise again, the NYT reported. More than 500,000 immigrants have come to the United States since 2021, taking advantage of expanded immigration programs such as the Biden administration’s parole program and the CBP One app.

The White House and Homeland Security did not respond to requests for comment.

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