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Biden administration's new executive actions credited for the decline, but rising tensions in Venezuela may prompt another migration surge.
- US Border Patrol recorded fewer than 60,000 migrant apprehensions in July 2024, the lowest since September 2020.
- President Biden's executive order has restricted asylum between ports of entry, contributing to the decrease in unlawful crossings.
- The CBP One app processes around 1,500 migrants daily at official border crossings, not included in the apprehension figures.
- Mexico's increased enforcement and summer heat have also played roles in reducing border crossings.
- Political unrest in Venezuela could lead to a significant surge in migration, with millions potentially leaving the country.
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