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.
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.
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