Overview

• Illegal border crossings into the U.S. have plummeted by 94% compared to last year, reaching the lowest levels in decades.
• Many migrants, discouraged by strict U.S. immigration policies, are abandoning their journeys and returning to their home countries or other destinations in South America.
• The Trump administration has implemented measures such as resuming border wall construction, canceling the CBP One app, and halting asylum services, creating significant barriers for migrants.
• Central American governments, with U.S. support, are facilitating repatriation efforts, including flights and transportation for migrants heading back south.
• The Darien Gap, once a key route for northward migration, now sees a growing number of migrants traveling in the opposite direction, with smugglers adapting to this reverse flow.