Staff Reports
In a surprising turn of events, the Biden administration’s secret border deal with Mexico has led to a significant drop in migrant crossings along the southwest border. According to recent reports, the number of apprehensions in January fell by over 50 percent compared to the previous month. This news comes as a relief to President Joe Biden, whose approval ratings on immigration and border security have been plummeting.
It appears that the drop in apprehensions can be attributed to actions taken by the Mexican government following a meeting between Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and two members of the Biden administration. The Mexican president hinted to the U.S. delegation that he would reduce migrant crossings into the U.S. if President Biden provided more aid and support to Latin American dictators. This seemed to have struck a chord with the Biden administration, as reports from Mexico indicate that AMLO wanted increased support for Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.
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While the exact details of the agreement between Mexico and the United States remain undisclosed, there have been noticeable efforts by Mexican law enforcement officials to round up migrants along the country’s northern border and transport them back to Mexico. This has led to a significant decrease in border crossings, particularly into Texas. By early February, the flow of migrants from Piedras Negras, Coahuila, to Eagle Pass, Texas, dropped from thousands per day to just a trickle.
However, it is important to note that this is not a long-term fix to the problem. The migrants are simply being delayed from reaching the U.S. border and are being moved further south. This delay may deter some migrants for now, but it is unlikely to stop them from ultimately seeking asylum in the United States.
Overall, the Biden administration’s secret border deal with Mexico has shown some initial success in reducing migrant crossings. While it is a step in the right direction, more needs to be done to address the root causes of migration and find a comprehensive solution to this ongoing issue.
