Arizona Border Crisis: Smugglers Overwhelm Agents at Remote Lukeville Crossing

The U.S. Border Patrol is overwhelmed by a shift in smuggling routes that has brought an influx of migrants to a remote area on Arizona's southern border with Mexico. The Border Patrol has sought help from other federal agencies and partially closed several border ports of entry. The government has also shut down the nearby international crossing between Lukeville, Arizona, and Sonoyta, Mexico, to free up officers for transportation and support. Critics argue that the closure could harm trade and tourism. The situation highlights the ongoing immigration issue, which is expected to be critical in next year's presidential elections.