"US-Mexico Border: A Deadly Crossing with 686 Deaths and Countless Missing Migrants"

The US-Mexico border has been identified as the deadliest land migration route in the world, with at least 686 deaths and disappearances recorded last year. The International Organization for Migration documented a total of 1,457 fatalities along migration routes in the Americas in 2022, marking the deadliest year on record in the region. The majority of these deaths are attributed to the lack of safe and regular mobility options, forcing migrants to take perilous routes. The Caribbean saw a significant increase in deaths, with 350 fatalities recorded in 2022. The report emphasizes the urgent need for better data and the creation of safe migration routes to reduce deaths during migration.