(Patriot.buzz) – As President Trump is making good on his promises to reinforce his stringent immigration policies with border wall construction and the Remain-in-Mexico policy, a caravan of over 2,000 migrants pushes forward from Tapachula, Mexico, determined to reach the U.S. border.
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Their journey highlights the ongoing challenges of America’s immigration policy, pressing as Trump aims to secure the border.
The question remains if these migrants will reach the U.S., or if Trump’s tough policies will deter them.
A new migrant caravan set out from Tapachula, Mexico, originally aimed to cross into the U.S. by President Trump’s inauguration.
The group, dubbed “Éxodo Trump,” hoped to evade increased Mexican enforcement, which has previously broken up caravans into smaller groups or halted them altogether.
As Trump’s strict measures and mass deportations take effect, the pressure mounts on those seeking entry.
“We’re in a hurry to get to the border quickly, before everything changes,” said Juan Gregorio Campo Mesas of Venezuela.
Many migrants are racing against time, fearing potential border closures and with asylum-seekers facing strict restrictions, The New York Times reports.
Unauthorized U.S. border crossings have decreased due to new policies and Mexican crackdowns.
Trump has been adamant on reinstating the Migrant Protection Protocols, which forces migrants to stay in Mexico while their asylum hearings progress.
This action alone is indicative of the hardline stance the U.S. is taking under Trump’s leadership.
Military deployments at the border underscore the seriousness of these immigration policies, as Trump declares a national emergency.
The national emergency allows him to use federal funds for the wall, bypassing Congress, ensuring that the border remains fortified against unauthorized crossings.
“Just as Donald Trump takes power, he can’t surpass the United Nations, understand? United as one,” claims Erkin Torres.
The sentiment reflects the resolute belief among some migrants that international laws and bodies will protect their rights against unilateral U.S. measures, Fox News stresses in a report.
Traveling through Mexico, migrants often rely on the kindness of locals in Chiapas for necessities.
Yet, challenges endure, with long distances, harsh weather, and exhaustion plaguing their journey, reminiscent of the infamous Darién Gap.
Adding to these challenges are systemic delays such as police questioning and disagreements, for which proximity to Trump’s strict regime only heightens the anxiety among migrants.
Yet, despite these obstacles, many migrants share optimism for finding opportunity in Mexico itself, within cities like Mexico City.
The persistent push underscores the complexity of the immigration issue, as difficult as it is crucial.
OPEN BORDER: The first caravan of 2025 departed yesterday from Tapachula, Chiapas continues moving north to central Mexico with the help of Mexican authorities, cartels, and US-backed NGOs. This ends 1/20.
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