"Mayor Eric Adams Takes on Latin America to Address Migrant Crisis and Dispel Misconceptions"

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is embarking on a trip to Mexico, Ecuador, and Colombia to inform migrants that the city is overwhelmed and cannot accommodate more asylum seekers. With nearly 120,000 migrants arriving in the past year and up to 800 daily, officials are considering opening additional shelters to handle the influx. Adams aims to dispel the notion that coming to New York guarantees a luxurious stay and automatic work permits. The city is grappling with the strain on social services and shelter capacity, prompting urgent pleas for federal immigration policy changes and funding.