"Joint US-Mexico Efforts Lead to Decrease in Illegal Border Crossings"
The U.S. and Mexico have intensified efforts to deter illegal border crossings, with the Mexican National Guard responding to a hole in the barrier fence near Jacumba Hot Springs, California. Daily apprehensions across the southern border have decreased by over 50% since December, but migrants are still gathering in the area. Many migrants enter Mexico via Tijuana International Airport and then journey to open areas of the border, often led by smugglers. Despite the decrease in apprehensions, there is a belief that there is a pent-up demand for crossing the border, and preparations are being made for a potential increase in illegal crossings.