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Record Number of Migrants from 177 Countries Attempt to Enter US via Mexico

Over 1.39 million undocumented migrants have traveled through Mexico in 2024, straining US resources and complicating law enforcement efforts.

Texas National Guard soldiers prevent immigrants from passing through razor wire at the U.S.-Mexico border on March 13, 2024 in El Paso, Texas.
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Overview

  • The influx includes individuals from nearly every country globally, with significant numbers from Venezuela, Guatemala, and Honduras.
  • The surge has overwhelmed US social services, crowded schools, and increased homeless encampments.
  • President Biden's new executive order suspends asylum processing when daily migrant numbers exceed 2,500.
  • The Texas National Guard has been deployed to prevent crossings, escalating tensions with the federal government.
  • Mexico's President seeks an agreement to deport migrants directly to their home countries rather than back to Mexico.