"In Ciudad Juarez, migrant shelters now operate below 10% occupancy, shifting future plans with many migrants contemplating staying in Mexico or returning home. Social workers report significant declines in residents, down from a peak of 1,138 to around 30 or 40 contemplating their future. The U.S. policy stance under the current administration has triggered a reconsideration of plans for many. The adjustments in migratory patterns reflect a palpable uncertainty among migrants waiting for changes in immigration laws."
"Daniel Soto, a nurse who arrived in Ciudad Juarez aimed at staying, now navigates the aftermath of U.S. immigration policies affecting access and the future of migrants. With a history of involvement in humanitarian aid, Soto is providing essential services to migrants, illustrating how policies ripple into the daily lives of those seeking a better future. Many now find themselves in limbo, with the reality becoming waiting to see whether the political landscape shifts within the next four years."
In Ciudad Juarez, migrant shelters are below 10% occupancy, influencing plans for migrants who are either contemplating staying in Mexico or returning home. Daniel Soto, a nurse from Venezuela, reflects on the impact of U.S. immigration policy on migrants, many of whom now find themselves waiting for future changes. Social worker Ivonne Lopez reports a stark decline in shelter residency numbers, from peaks of over 1,100 to about 30 to 40 currently. The socio-political climate has led to significant re-evaluation of life choices among migrants.
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