Illegal crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border have reached the lowest level in decades, with empty migrant shelters and an increase in people returning home from Mexico. This dramatic shift follows stricter policies implemented by President Biden and intensified by former President Trump, who has deployed hardline tactics, including halting asylum for migrants and pressuring Latin American governments. Experts express concerns that these measures, while reducing crossings, may not address the underlying causes of migration and are causing fear among families in the region.
"Families are terrified. Mr. Trump is employing several hard-line tactics simultaneously: halting asylum indefinitely for people seeking refuge in the United States through the southern border."
"Instead of heading north, people stranded in Mexico are starting to return home in bigger numbers, marking a significant shift in the U.S.-Mexico border situation."
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