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IMMIGRATION NEWS IN THE UNITED STATES
Migrants unnerved and unsure as deportations begin under new U.S. regulations
Voice of America - June 6, 2024
On June 7, 2024, deportations began under President Joe Biden's new asylum rule, which suspends asylum processing when daily detentions exceed 2,500. Many migrants, like Abigail Castillo and her son, were caught off guard by the new rule. Migrants who fear for their safety will be evaluated by asylum officials under a higher standard. However, the U.S. ability to deport migrants over long distances is limited. In Matamoros, Mexico, demand for appointments on the CBP One application has increased, making legal access to asylum even more difficult.
Migrants try to cut through border fence after learning of Biden's new asylum rule
Univision News - June 6, 2024
Minutes before Biden's new executive order restricting asylum went into effect, a group of migrants attempted to cut through the border fence to turn themselves in to authorities. AMLO seeks an agreement with the US government to handle the situation. Tension at the border continues to rise.
Will Biden's new border measures be enough to change voters' minds?
Los Angeles Times - June 6, 2024
President Joe Biden has implemented an executive action to significantly restrict asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border in an attempt to address voter concerns about immigration. Despite this, it is unclear whether these measures will be enough to change voter opinion, especially as immigration remains a top election-year issue. Polls show that most Americans believe Biden's presidency has hurt the country on immigration and border security, and both Democrats and Latinos have shown dissatisfaction with current policies. While some Democrats praise Biden's action as a necessary step, others criticize it as a return to Trump's policies.
New York Mayor praises Biden's executive order restricting asylum at the border
Univision News - June 6, 2024
New York Mayor Eric Adams supported Biden's executive order tightening the asylum process and speeding up deportations, noting that it will help stem the flow of migrants and allow the city to receive more resources. The measure seeks to control immigration at the border.
How Biden's new measure to curb asylum claims at U.S. southern border would work.
Los Angeles Times - June 5, 2024
President Joe Biden has ordered the suspension of asylum processing at the U.S. southern border when daily apprehensions of illegal migrants exceed 2,500. This new measure, effective immediately, is intended to deter mass migration. Migrants who express fear for their safety will be reviewed under a stricter standard, and those who do not qualify will face deportation orders. Mexico will play a key role in accepting a limited number of migrants, but there are doubts about the effectiveness of the measure and its impact on reducing illegal crossings.
FACT SHEET: President Biden Announces New Actions to Secure the Border
U.S. Department of State - June 4, 2024
President Biden has announced new executive actions to prohibit immigrants who illegally cross the southern border from receiving asylum. These actions seek to ease the burden on immigration officials and improve border security. Despite bipartisan efforts to reform immigration laws, Congress has failed to pass the necessary measures. Biden has deployed record numbers of border agents and seized historic amounts of fentanyl. However, he emphasizes that these actions cannot replace the legislative action needed for comprehensive immigration reform.
Remarks by President Biden on securing our border
U.S. Department of State - June 4, 2024
President Biden has criticized the inaction of Republicans in Congress to secure the border and announced new executive actions to prohibit migrants who illegally cross the southern border from receiving asylum. These measures will be implemented as long as the number of illegal crossings remains high. Biden stresses the need for a bipartisan approach and collaboration with Mexico. More prosecutors are also being sent to hotspots and action is being taken against human smuggling networks. Biden insists that securing the border is essential to maintaining the United States as a land of immigrants.
Remarks by Alejandro N. Mayorkas on the Biden-Harris Administration's Executive Action to Strengthen Border Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security - June 4, 2024
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas has endorsed President Biden's new executive actions to restrict asylum for migrants who illegally cross the southern border. He stresses that while these measures are an important step, they do not replace the need for comprehensive legislative reform of the immigration system. Mayorkas urges Congress to provide the necessary resources and authorities to strengthen border security and improve the immigration system. In the last year, more than 750,000 people have been removed or returned, surpassing any fiscal year since 2010.
Virtual Press Conference with Emily Mendrala, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Advisor for Immigration and Southwest Border Coordination, Blas Nuñez-Neto, Assistant Secretary for Border Policy and Immigration at the Department of Homeland Security, and Eric Jacobstein, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, on U.S. border and immigration enforcement and tougher consequences for unauthorized and illegal crossers between ports of entry.
U.S. Department of State - June 4, 2024
U.S. government officials announced new measures to strengthen border security by prohibiting asylum for illegal border crossers at the southern border. The importance of collaboration with Mexico and the need for more resources from Congress to effectively implement these measures was highlighted. In addition, humanitarian exceptions were discussed and migrants were urged to use legal channels. The conference highlighted ongoing efforts to dismantle human smuggling networks and improve efficiency in the processing of immigration cases.
Arizona voters to decide whether police can arrest people for crossing into the U.S. illegally
Los Angeles Times - June 5, 2024
The Arizona Congress approved a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether state and local police can arrest people illegally crossing the border from Mexico. The measure, which will be voted on in November, comes amid efforts by President Joe Biden to restrict asylum claims at the southern border. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs has criticized the proposal, arguing it will hurt businesses and increase policing costs. Supporters say it is necessary to ensure security, while opponents fear racial profiling and additional costs.
More than 20 migrants are rescued crammed into a trailer in high temperatures in Texas
Univision News - June 6, 2024
Officials from the Bexar County Sheriff's Department found 26 migrants crammed into a trailer. Twelve were hospitalized in San Antonio due to high temperatures. The incident highlights the risks of human smuggling in extreme conditions.
Honduran migrant who lost his legs after falling from 'La Bestia' dies
Univision News - June 6, 2024
Elvin Moreira, a 22-year-old Honduran migrant, died after losing his legs when he fell from 'La Bestia'. After more than a month and a half in a hospital in Durango, Mexico, he died of pneumonia. His mother is requesting financial assistance to repatriate his body to Honduras.
USCIS Issues In-Person Filing Guidelines for Certain SIJ Petitioners
USCIS - June 6, 2024
USCIS has updated its policy manual to allow certain Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitioners to file Form I-360 in person if they are less than two weeks shy of their 21st birthday. This measure seeks to ensure that applications are received in a timely manner, especially in the face of court delays. The policy, effective March 2023, provides an alternative to filing by mail, improving accessibility for young immigrants in critical situations.
USCIS Shifts Workload to I-730 Forms for Refugees Traveling for Family Reunification
USCIS - May 29, 2024
Effective May 6, 2024, all Forms I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, filed by refugees for family reunification will be processed in the International Operations Division of USCIS. This change is intended to improve efficiency in processing these critical petitions. Petitioners will receive transfer notices and should be sure to keep their mailing address current. The International Operations Division does not accept in-person applications or inquiries, and the filing location at the Texas Service Center remains the same.
USCIS Updates Family-Based Immigrant Visa Guidelines
USCIS - May 22, 2024
USCIS has updated the guidance in its Policy Manual for family-based immigrant visa petitions, including Form I-130 and in limited situations, Form I-360. These updates clarify how to handle correction of errors in approval notices and requests for consular processing or adjustment of status. They also explain how to decide whether to send an approved petition to the National Visa Center (NVC) or hold it for adjustment of status in the U.S. based on information provided by the petitioner.
USCIS Announces New Funding Opportunity for Fiscal Year 2024 under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
USCIS - May 15, 2024
USCIS has opened the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA), a new funding opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. This program will provide up to $2.6 million to public or nonprofit organizations that have not previously received funding. CITA seeks to help these organizations develop high-quality citizenship programs, improving English language skills and knowledge about U.S. history and government, thereby supporting immigrants on their path to U.S. citizenship.
Special Passport Acceptance Fairs
U.S. Department of State - June 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of State is hosting special passport acceptance fairs across the country to assist first-time adult passport applicants and all children. The events are held at passport acceptance facilities and are targeted to those using Form DS-11. Adults who are eligible to renew their passport by mail using Form DS-82 do not need to appear in person. New events are added weekly and acceptance facilities offer routine and expedited services. For urgent travel in less than two weeks, it is recommended to make an appointment at one of the available passport agencies or centers.
Bolivia Travel Advisory
U.S. Department of State - June 6, 2024
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Bolivia, recommending increased caution due to civil unrest. It warns against travel to the Chapare region due to high levels of crime. Demonstrations, strikes, and road blockades may occur at any time and result in violence. Domestic and international flights may experience unexpected delays or cancellations. U.S. citizens should monitor local media, avoid demonstrations and crowds, and be prepared to adjust their travel plans.
Venezuela Travel Advisory
U.S. Department of State - May 13, 2024
The U.S. State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory, recommending against travel to Venezuela due to crime, civil unrest, kidnappings, and arbitrary enforcement of local laws. Travel is also discouraged due to improper detentions, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure. As of March 2019, all consular services are suspended in Venezuela. U.S. citizens in need of consular assistance should leave the country as soon as possible. It is recommended to avoid land border crossings at the Colombian border and be prepared for the risk of indefinite detention without consular access.
CBP Announces Chris Leon as New Port of San Luis, Arizona Director
U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection - June 6, 2024
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has named Chris Leon as the new Port Director for the San Luis, Arizona Area Port. Leon will oversee all operations, budget, personnel and enforcement at the passenger crossings, commercial crossing and Yuma International Airport. San Luis, the second busiest border crossing within the Tucson Field Office, processes nearly 7.8 million travelers annually. Leon, with more than 25 years of law enforcement experience, will lead the port modernization project, which is scheduled for completion in October 2028.
CBP Reminds Summer Travelers to be "Travel Ready
U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection - June 3, 2024
With summer approaching, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) reminds travelers to use official mobile apps to expedite their travel and speed their re-entry into the U.S. CBP has processed more than 527 million travelers using facial biometric technology with a match rate of more than 98%. Memberships in CBP's Trusted Traveler Programs have reached 14 million. CBP offers applications such as Global Entry and Mobile Passport Control to facilitate the process of entering and exiting the country. It is also recommended to be prepared and follow the "Know Before You Go" guidelines.
Weekend Deaths Highlight Dangers of Crossing the Border
U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection - June 3, 2024
The El Paso Sector Border Patrol has seen an increase in heat and dehydration injuries and deaths among migrants attempting to cross the border illegally. Over the past weekend, there were four deaths due to heat stroke and dehydration. The Border Patrol is intensifying its efforts to prevent these tragedies through increased patrols and specialized search and rescue teams (BORSTAR). The campaign "Don't Take the Risk: Dangers of Crossing the Border" campaign seeks to inform and dissuade people from making this dangerous journey.
Fugitive Wanted for Drug Trafficking and Illegal Possession of Weapons and Ammunition in Brazil
ICE - June 6, 2024
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers from Salt Lake City deported Valdeci Passos-Soares, a Brazilian national wanted for drug trafficking and possession of ammunition. Passos-Soares was apprehended by Border Patrol in El Paso, Texas, on Aug. 15, 2022, after illegally entering the U.S. He was arrested for failure to comply with a deportation order and was transferred to Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on May 31, 2024. ERO continues its mission to repatriate alien fugitives to protect public safety in the U.S.
ERO Boston Arrests Colombian National Accused of Sex Crimes Against Rhode Island Resident
ICE - June 6, 2024
Boston Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested Rigberto Hoyos-Alban, a Colombian national charged with four counts of sexual assault and one count of assault on a mentally disabled person. He was arrested in Cranston, Rhode Island, on May 22, 2024. Hoyos-Alban had entered the U.S. illegally in November 2023 and was rearrested after being released from a local jail that failed to honor an immigration detainer. He will remain in ERO custody pending the resolution of his deportation proceedings.
ERO Philadelphia Deports Non-Brazilian Citizen Wanted for Drug Trafficking
ICE - June 5, 2024
Philadelphia's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) deported Luciano Silva Santos Jr., a Brazilian citizen with a final order of deportation. Silva Santos is wanted in Brazil for drug trafficking and firearms possession. He was apprehended by the Border Patrol near Yuma, Arizona, in December 2021 after illegally entering the U.S. He was arrested again in April 2024 during a targeted enforcement operation and remained in custody at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center until his deportation on May 31, 2024.
ERO Philadelphia Deports Brazilian Citizen Wanted for Homicide
ICE - June 5, 2024
Philadelphia's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) deported Adilson Rodrigues Dos Santos, a Brazilian national with a final order of deportation, to Brazil on May 31. Rodrigues is wanted in Brazil to serve a murder conviction. He was apprehended by Border Patrol in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, in April 2019 after illegally entering the U.S. He was arrested again in October 2023 in New Jersey during a targeted enforcement operation. He remained in custody at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center until his deportation.
ERO Baltimore Arrests Guatemalan National Convicted of Sex Crimes Against a Minor in Maryland
ICE - June 3, 2024
Baltimore Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested Raul Calderon-Interiano, a Guatemalan national convicted of sex crimes against a minor in Maryland. He was arrested near his residence in Baltimore on May 29, 2024. Calderon-Interiano illegally entered the U.S. in 2014 and was convicted in April 2024 of fourth-degree sexual abuse and second-degree assault. Despite an immigration detainer, he was released from local custody and subsequently arrested by ERO Baltimore.
ICE Conducts Single Adult and Family Unit Removal Flights on May 31st
ICE - May 31, 2024
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued to facilitate removal flights of single adults and family units May 27-30 to Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Jamaica and Mexico. In the past year, the Department of Homeland Security has removed or returned more than 742,000 individuals, including more than 111,000 individual family members. ICE ensures that every noncitizen without lawful basis to remain in the U.S. is properly screened to determine whether they have valid protection claims, ensuring humane and orderly processing.
ERO Boston Arrests Fugitive Wanted by Russian Authorities for Large Scale Fraud
ICE - May 31, 2024
Boston Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested a Russian fugitive wanted by authorities in his home country for large-scale fraud committed by an organized group. The 34-year-old fugitive was arrested near his residence in Chestnut Hill on May 20. He had illegally entered the U.S. in May 2023. He remains in ERO custody pending resolution of his deportation proceedings. Russian authorities issued a warrant for his arrest in September 2023.
ERO Boston Arrests Fugitive Wanted by Brazilian Authorities for Drug Trafficking and Robbery
ICE - May 30, 2024
Boston Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested a Brazilian national wanted by authorities in his home country on charges of drug trafficking and robbery by intimidation or violence. The 32-year-old fugitive was arrested during a vehicle stop in Framingham on May 17. He had entered the U.S. illegally in March 2023. Brazilian authorities issued a warrant for his arrest in November 2022. He remains in ERO custody pending the resolution of his deportation proceedings.
ERO Baltimore Arrests Non-Citizen Wanted by Dominican Authorities for Homicide
ICE - May 28, 2024
Baltimore's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested a Dominican national wanted in his home country for murder. The 27-year-old fugitive was arrested at his residence in Baltimore on May 23. He illegally entered the U.S. at an unknown date and location. Dominican authorities issued a warrant for his arrest in September 2022. He remains in ICE custody pending the resolution of his deportation proceedings.
ERO Houston Arrests and Repatriates Salvadoran Fugitive Wanted for Aggravated Homicide
ICE - May 28, 2024
Houston Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), in coordination with ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance Fugitive Enforcement Task Force (SAFE), repatriated Ismael Adonay Aguilar Cornejo, a Salvadoran national wanted for aggravated homicide and gang membership. Aguilar was arrested in Houston in October 2023 and deported on May 24, 2024. He entered the U.S. illegally in 2012 and was sentenced by an immigration judge to removal in 2014. He remains in ICE custody until his repatriation.
ICE Conducts Single Adult and Family Unit Removal Flights on May 24
ICE - May 24, 2024
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) continued to facilitate removal flights of single adults and family units May 20-24 to Central America, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru. DHS has removed or returned more than 742,000 individuals in the last year, surpassing the number of removals and returns for every full fiscal year since 2011. ICE ensures that all noncitizens without lawful basis to remain in the U.S. are properly screened to determine valid claims of protection and suspension of removal.
ERO New York Arrests Mexican Citizen in Irregular Status, Recidivist and Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter
ICE - May 24, 2024
New York Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested a 62-year-old Mexican national with multiple convictions, including voluntary manslaughter and illegal reentry. The repeat offender was arrested at the Otisville Federal Correctional Facility on May 21, 2024. He has been deported from the U.S. on four previous occasions. ERO New York will continue to prioritize public safety by arresting and removing repeat non-citizen offenders.
Guatemalan National in ICE Custody Dies in Hospital
ICE - May 24, 2024
Hugo Boror Urla, a 39-year-old Guatemalan national, died at Bronson Battle Creek Hospital in Battle Creek, Michigan, while in ICE custody. Boror had entered the U.S. illegally and was detained near Taylor, Michigan, on April 17. He was transferred to the custody of ERO Detroit on April 24. ICE notified the proper authorities and Boror's family. The official cause of death is pending.
ERO Washington, D.C. Arrests Salvadoran National Convicted of Sexual Assault on Virginia Woman
ICE - May 24, 2024
Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) in Washington, D.C. arrested Joe Alfredo Maldonado, a Salvadoran national convicted of sexually assaulting a woman in Virginia. Maldonado was arrested near his residence in Manassas, Virginia, on May 14, 2024. He entered the U.S. illegally at an unknown date and location. He was convicted of sexual assault in January 2021. Maldonado remains in ICE custody pending the resolution of his deportation proceedings.
ERO Newark Arrests 38 Non-Citizen Offenders in Local Operation
ICE - May 23, 2024
Newark Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested 38 non-citizens unlawfully present with outstanding criminal convictions and/or charges during a local operation from April 15-26. Among those arrested are individuals with convictions for rape, prostitution, and sex offenses against minors. ERO Newark will continue to use its full authority to bring these individuals to justice and process them for deportation under the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Honduran National Wanted for Robbery is Returned to his Country of Origin by ERO Salt Lake City
ICE - May 22, 2024
The Salt Lake City Office of Detention and Removal (ERO) removed Marcio Francisco Martinez Ventura, a 29-year-old Honduran national wanted for robbery in Honduras. He was found by Border Patrol near Eagle Pass, Texas, in March 2021, and was granted a voluntary return to Mexico. He re-entered the U.S. illegally and was arrested in Carson City, Nevada, for driving under the influence in 2023. An immigration judge ordered his removal on April 11, 2024, and he was deported on May 20, 2024.
ICE Conducts Single Adult and Family Unit Removal Flights on May 17
ICE - May 17, 2024
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilitated removal flights of single adults and family units May 13-17 to Burundi, Central America, Colombia, Congo, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Kenya, Mexico, and Peru. From May 12, 2023 through May 1, 2024, DHS has removed or returned more than 720,000 individuals. ICE ensures that all noncitizens without lawful basis to remain in the U.S. are screened to determine valid claims of protection and suspension of removal.
ERO Houston Removes Guatemalan Fugitive Wanted for Domestic Violence
ICE - May 14, 2024
Houston Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) removed Jose Carlos Ortiz Lucero, a 27-year-old Guatemalan national wanted for domestic violence. Ortiz was arrested in May 2023 in Texas for making terroristic threats against a family member. After being convicted of this crime and deadly conduct, an immigration judge ordered his removal in April 2024. Ortiz was deported to Guatemala on May 13, 2024. ICE urges the public to report fugitives by calling its tip line.
DOL recovers $157 thousand in back wages, damages, liquidated damages for 46 workers in the Rio Grande Valley
U.S. Department of Labor - June 6, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recovered $157,328 in back wages and damages for 46 workers at LJ2 Investments LLC, operator of Jasso Express food trucks in the Rio Grande Valley. The investigation revealed that overtime was not properly paid and records were not kept up to date, in violation of federal law. In FY2023, the division recovered more than $29 million for nearly 26,000 workers in the food service industry, one of the sectors with the most violations and low wages.
U.S. Department of Labor fines Port Isabel restaurant for employing minors in violation of federal labor laws
U.S. Department of Labor - May 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division fined Dirty Al's 2 Inc., operator of Dirty Al's at Pelican Station in Port Isabel, Texas, $6,328 for illegally employing minors 14 and 15 years old as receptionists and waiters. The minors worked extended hours on school days and holidays, exceeding legal limits. The law protects the health, safety and educational opportunities of working minors, and the department provides online resources for employers to comply with these obligations.
Labor Department recovers more than $450,000 for 62 workers at two farms in Half Moon Bay, site of deadly shootings in 2023
U.S. Department of Labor - May 20, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor recovered more than $450,000 in back wages and compensation for 62 workers at Concord Farms Inc. and California Terra Gardens in Half Moon Bay, California, site of deadly shootings in 2023. The workers were housed in unsanitary conditions and were underpaid. The farms violated the Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Workers Protection Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. Concord Farms will pay $370,107 and California Terra Gardens will pay $84,074 in wages and compensation.
U.S. Department of Labor recovers $37K for 19 workers denied overtime at 2 Rio Grande Valley restaurants
U.S. Department of Labor - May 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division recovered $37,329 in back wages for 19 workers at Taqueria Tepeque #1 and Taqueria Tepeque #2 in the Rio Grande Valley. The restaurants, operated by Blanca Rosa Amezcua and her daughter Jaqueline Chacon, paid hourly wages without the extra 50% overtime rate and failed to keep adequate records. In 2023, the division discovered $29 million in wages owed in the food service industry.
Pennsylvania residents will need a REAL ID to board an airplane starting in May 2025.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) - June 6, 2024
Beginning May 7, 2025, Pennsylvania residents will need a REAL ID-compliant driver's license to board domestic flights. If their license is not REAL ID compliant, they will need to present another form of approved identification, such as a passport. REAL ID licenses have a star in the upper right-hand corner and meet federal security standards. TSA reminds travelers that the deadline is approaching and they should obtain their REAL ID as soon as possible. Residents can obtain REAL ID by visiting a PennDOT driver license center with the necessary documents to prove their identity and residency.
OTHER NEWS
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico talks about Claudia Sheinbaum and the relationship between the two countries.
Univision News - June 6, 2024
Ken Salazar, US Ambassador to Mexico, celebrated Claudia Sheinbaum's victory in the presidential elections and expressed his hope to strengthen the relationship of "equals and partners" between Mexico and the United States. Salazar highlighted the importance of this collaboration for both countries.
Mexico dismantles camp of more than 400 migrants in downtown Mexico City
Voice of America - June 7, 2024
Mexico's National Migration Institute dismantled a camp with more than 400 migrants of different nationalities in downtown Mexico City. The migrants were transferred to various states to regularize their situation. The camp, which was near the Mexican Commission for Refugee Aid, had been the subject of complaints from neighbors due to unsuitable conditions for families with minors. During the eviction, which involved immigration agents and the National Guard, some migrants agreed to be transferred to "migratory spaces" and others received visitor visas for humanitarian reasons.
National Guard clears an encampment of at least 500 migrants in Mexico City
Univision News - June 6, 2024
The National Guard dislodged an encampment of between 500 and 700 migrants in Giordano Bruno Square, Mexico City. The migrants were moved to various shelters while they attempted to resolve their immigration status. Authorities are seeking to improve conditions at these shelters.
More than 170,000 migrants crossed the Darien between January and May, most from Venezuela
Voice of America - June 7, 2024
Between January and May 2024, 170,014 migrants crossed the Darien Jungle, which connects Colombia and Panama, on their way to the United States. The majority of these migrants are Venezuelan, representing 68% of the total. The migration flow increased by 2% compared to the same period in 2023. Weather conditions and the rainy season have made passage difficult. Panamanian authorities project that the number of migrants crossing the Darien this year will exceed 500,000, 20% more than in 2023.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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