Trump Is Accusing Mexico Of Not Stopping Migrants, But The Country Is Cracking Down Harder Than Ever
Nearly 1 million migrants were intercepted in Mexico this year. according to a new analysis
Top Mexican Journalist Explains Why the Country Isn't Prepared to Handle the Growing Migration Crisis
Budget cuts and systemic failures have left Mexico's immigration agencies struggling, worsening the vulnerability of migrants and refugees amid rising pressures ahead of the Trump administration, according to journalist León Krauze
Tren de Aragua Gang Is Now Working Alongside Mexican Cartels To Extort Migrants
Information from local law enforcement says Tren de Aragua is now working alongside groups such as La Linea, an armed wing of the Juárez Cartel
Mexican Authorities Dismantle Two Migrant Caravans Headed To The Southern Border As Trump Admin Looms
Almost one million migrants were reported to be in Mexico between Jan-Aug. of this year, a 130% increase compared to 2023
Nearly Half of Latin American Migrants Report Suffering Gun Violence Before Reaching the U.S.
University of Michigan survey links firearm threats to post-traumatic stress disorder among migrants.
Most Americans Support Legal Path for Undocumented Immigrants Under Certain Conditions, Study Shows
Despite growing concerns over illegal immigration, a Pew survey found 64% of Americans back a legal status for undocumented immigrants.
Teens Arrested Near The Border for Holding Migrants Captive; Authorities Investigate Links With Smuggling Ring
Two teenagers were arrested for holding four Jordanian migrants captive in Juarez. Investigations suggest they may have been detained by smugglers.
Texas Continues To See Rise in Cases of Unaccompanied Minors Crossing The Border
During Fiscal Year 2024, out of Texas' 991,149 undocumented immigrant encounters, more than 60,000 of them were unaccompanied minors
Panamanian President Says Migrant Flow Through Darien Gap Decreased Nearly 40% Compared to 2023
In the same period last year, the number of crossings was 482,000; this year that number has decreased by nearly 200,000
U.S. Will Have 'Biggest Problems' After Trump's Mass Deportations, Not Mexico, New Mexican President Says
Mexico and the U.S. sustain one of the largest trading partnerships in the world, with with bilateral trade hitting $855 billion in 2022
Immigration Attorneys Fear Stricter Border Policies Under Trump Could Target Vulnerable Migrant Children
While Trump is preparing his cabinet and plans to implement his tough immigration policies, including mass deportations, immigrant advocates and attorneys fear that the new administration may target children disproportionately with actions such as resuming family separations at the border or breaking up mixed-status families living in U.S. cities.
New Immigrants Have Gone Into Industries With High Numbers of Job Openings, Study Shows
Nearly half of the 7.6 million immigrants who entered the U.S. since January 2020 were already employed by March 2024
Mexican Authorities Raid Shelter That Forced Minors To Beg For Money On The Streets
Seven minors managed to escape and authorities are yet to locate them
Trump's Victory Sparks Concerns for Migrants, But Doesn't Halt Migration Plans
Trump's rhetoric should not stop immigrants, but it will boost the activities of organized crime and increase profits from human smuggling.
Ezekiel Pacheco, the First DACA Recipient to Lead A Hollywood Film is Gunning for an Oscar & a Green Card - INTERVIEW
Born in the town of Ayutla de los Libres in the state of Guerrero, Ezekiel Pacheco came to the United States when he was one year old. Now he's looking for an Oscar and a green card.
Human-smuggling Networks are Estimated to Make Between $4 Billion to $12 Billion a Year, a New Report Says
Authorities say at least 80% of all undocumented immigrants making their way to the U.S. hire smugglers to help them cross into the U.S.
Record Number of Americans and Canadians Want to Move Abroad, Gallup Study Finds
In Latin America, migration desire stays high at 28%, with nearly half of adults in Ecuador, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic hoping to leave.
Mexico Is Currently Apprehending More Migrants Than The US. How Will That Affect The Elections?
This change has eased some tension around immigration, which polls show was an issue, where voters showed more trust for Republican candidate Donald Trump more than Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris.
Texas Purchases Massive Piece of Land Along the Rio Grande As It Continues Plans to Build Border Wall
Since Gov. Greg Abbott launched Operation Lone Star in 2021, more than $3 billion approved for the wall project
Two Migrants Dead After Being Ejected From Car While Escaping From Law Enforcement
One of the migrants ejected during the crash was declared dead at the scene; the other died at a local hospital hours later
Former Texas Detective Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Role in Human Smuggling Operation
A federal investigation revealed that almost 200 migrants were smuggled by the human smuggling organization the former police detective worked for
Texas Has Bussed Over 45,000 Migrants to NYC; Many of Them Have Gone Back
Some 10% of all arrivals to New York City have chosen to return to Texas after being offered one-way bus tickets by city authorities
Trump Tells Latinos in Florida That Immigration Enforcement Is a Bigger Issue Than the Economy
Recent polls show Donald Trump holds a significant lead over Kamala Harris among Latino voters in Florida
Catholic Priest and Activist for Indigenous Peoples Murdered in Mexico Just After Celebrating Mass
According to data from Mexico's Federal Security Cabinet, almost 700 killings have taken place in Chiapas so far this year
Unlawful Border Crossings Have Dropped to the Lowest Since Joe Biden Took Office
There were almost 54,000 encounters in September, according to the CBP commissioner
Former Border Patrol Chief Alleges Biden Administration Pressured Him to Hide Migrants from Public Scrutiny
Aaron Heitke alleges pressure from the Biden administration to relocate migrants from public view amid controversial asylum policy changes.
Thousands Of Migrants Move North From Southern Mexico, Amid Concerns Over Potential US Asylum Restrictions
The migrants were moving north, trying to get ahead of Trump's plan to close the U.S. border to illegal immigration if he became president again.
Migrant Deaths Near the Border in New Mexico Have Increased Ten-Fold in the Last Five Years
The extreme heat has been the main reason behind the rise, as migrants have increasingly perished from exhaustion, dehydration and malnourishment
Misleading Claims About Lost Migrant Children Fuel Trump's Criticism of Biden Administration
Trump escalates rhetoric on unaccompanied migrant children, claiming the Biden administration lost track of thousands, despite evidence suggesting otherwise.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Has Increased Its Support to Agents Amid Mental Health Crisis
In 2022, CBP reported 15 suicides by personnel, prompting the agency to rethink its strategy of taking care of its employees