"Decline in U.S. Illegal Border Crossings Linked to Stricter Mexican Enforcement"

The U.S. has observed a significant decrease in illegal border crossings following increased immigration enforcement by Mexico, which includes stopping migrants on trains, flying and busing them to the southern part of Mexico, and deporting some back to Venezuela. This enforcement surge coincides with ongoing negotiations in the U.S. over asylum restrictions and foreign aid. The drop in crossings has allowed U.S. Customs and Border Protection to reopen ports of entry previously closed due to migrant processing demands. However, the long-term effects of Mexico's enforcement on migration trends remain uncertain.