Border Closure Forces US Citizens to Consider Illegal Crossings Instead of Long Drives

American citizens trapped in Mexico due to the closure of an overwhelmed Arizona border are considering illegally crossing back into the US rather than making dangerous eight-hour round trips through cartel-controlled territory. The closure has turned a 30-minute journey into a six-to-eight-hour odyssey, severely impacting the tourism-based economy of Rocky Point. Locals complain of a lack of meaningful aid from leaders in Mexico and the US, with resources becoming strained for charities, residents, and businesses. The closure has also affected the town's annual toy drive and even the animals in need of food.