Migrants
'Are We Safe?' Mixed Emotions For Venezuelan Migrants Reaching The US
After weeks of travel on dangerous roads and rugged trails, hundreds of Venezuelan migrants experienced a bittersweet moment Saturday when they reached Eagle Pass, Texas, on the US border with Mexico, only to encounter a thicket of barbed wire and armed soldiers.
Pope Francis Urges European Governments to Do More to Care for Migrants
The pope's remarks follow his insistence that "people who are at risk of drowning when abandoned on the waves must be rescued".
Who Are Mexico's Patronas, the Women Feeding Migrants as They Transit the Country?
Las Patronas is a group of women who for 28 years have been cooking meals to feed the migrants who cross aboard "La Bestia", the freight train that crosses Southern Mexico.
Mexico Cargo Trains Halted After Migrant Deaths, Injuries
Mexico's biggest rail operator said Tuesday that it had halted 60 freight trains after a surge in the number of US-bound migrants traveling on them led to deaths and injuries.
Mexico Set To Receive Record Number Of Asylum Applications As Migrants Overwhelm Borders
Mexico's refugee agency is expecting to receive more than 150,000 asylum applications this year, significantly over the 129,000 record set in 2021.
CBP Reveals 73% Increase in Mexican Families Crossing the Southern Border in 2023
2023 shows the most substantial increase of Mexican individuals in family units and accompanied minors crossing the border in recent years. This data shows a trend that could be attributed to Title 42 ending among other factors.
Captains of Industry Urge Biden to Direct Resources to Address Migrant Inflows into New York
Members of the Partnership for New York City asked the federal government for additional assistance for cities that are becoming hubs for asylum seekers.
Hispanic Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Probe Texas Over Migrant Fathers' Separation From Families
Congressional Hispanic Caucus members have urged the Biden administration in a letter to launch an investigation into Texas for separating fathers from their families as they seek asylum along the Rio Grande sector of the border.
Mexican Authorities Intercept Over 500 Migrants Amid Crackdown On Unsafe Migration Routes To US
Mexican authorities reported the interception of more than 500 migrants within a span of 48 hours in Veracruz, located in the eastern part of the country.
Migrants In Mexico Fall Prey To Widespread Scams During Their Journey To US
These scammers deceitfully present themselves as job recruiters, legal advisors, or immigration guides, capitalizing on the vulnerable nature of the migrants.
Psychological Processes of an Immigrant: From Honeymoon to Adaptation
Understanding the psychological process behind it brings relief, fosters hope, and promotes adaptation to the new life.
Mexican Army Reports 49 Migrants Found After Kidnapping From Bus
The migrants who were kidnapped claimed to have been on their way across the country to the border with the U.S. when their bus stopped at a gas station.
Since End Of Title 42, US Returns 2,400 People To Mexico
Due to the new asylum policy, the U.S. claims that Mexico and Guatemala have also increased the number of border agents on their southern borders.
As Title 42 Ends, Federal Agents Are Placed On Alert In Case Of Riots
Forces on the border strengthened their stations with barbed wire, concrete barricades, and heavily armed squads monitoring front lines in the final hours.
Hours Before Title 42 Ends, Migrant Bus Arrives At Kamala Harris' Doorstep
The bus was the second to arrive at the Naval Observatory in less than 24 hours; the first vehicle dropped off roughly 40 people.
US Border Crisis: El Paso Prepares For Rise In Crossings
Title 42, a rule introduced in 2020, facilitated the deportation of immigrants to Mexico by the U.S. government under the pretext of the COVID-19 crisis.
As Title 42 End Looms, El Paso Is Ready To Bus More Migrants To NYC
El Paso officials announced their plan as NYC announced it's going to relocate current asylum seekers to jurisdictions in other areas of the Empire State
Pope Francis Urges Hungary To Open Doors To Migrants
Pope described it as "sad and painful" to see doors closed to people who were "unlike us" while addressing a crowd at an outdoor mass.
US To Open New Migrant Processing Centers In Colombia And Guatemala
Numerous new avenues for legal immigration will be opened, and regional centers will handle hundreds of claims each month.
Around 3,000 Migrants Start Their Walk To The North From Southern Mexico
The majority of the migrants come from Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela, Cuba, and Central America.
Around 40,000 Migrants Gather At Mexican Border As The End Of Title 42 Looms
Several migrants turned themselves over to border patrol, making the tasks of processing and ejecting an enormous job for the authority.
US Extends Humanitarian Stay For Ukrainian Refugees Who Entered Via Mexico Border
About 25,000 Ukrainians who fled the conflict there and sought asylum in the United States via Mexico in early 2022 can now extend their stay.
Hundreds Of Migrants Attempt To Force Their Way Into US At Mexico Border
The migrants congregated at the border in the Mexican border city of Ciudad Juarez, but they were unable to get into the United States.
Migrant Shipwreck In Italy Kills At Least 59, Including Children
Many bodies were said to have washed up on a tourist shoreline close to Steccato di Cutro, while others were also reportedly found at sea.
Panama: 39 Migrants Die When Bus Plunges Off Road Into Cliff
A bus carrying migrants to the US crashed into a ravine in Panama Wednesday, causing the deaths of 39 people.
Migrants, Refugees Express Disappointment At US Renewal Of Title 42 Border Restrictions
Migrants and refugees from across Latin America have expressed disappointment and frustration after the U.S. had temporarily kept Title 42 in place after it was set to expire this month.
Local Shelters Overwhelmed As 1700 Migrants Released Into El Paso; Many Are Reportedly Mexicans
Some 1700 migrants were released into El Paso, Texas overwhelming local shelters.
Record Number Of Migrants Died In US-Mexico Border In The Last 12 Months
A record number of migrants died while they were attempting to enter the United States unlawfully from Mexico.
Texas Man Busted For Allegedly Trying To Smuggle 84 Illegal Immigrants Across US Border
Robert Flores Jr., 38, of Texas was apprehended Tuesday on a traffic stop on Interstate 35 in Cotulla, Texas, for allegedly smuggling 84 illegal migrants across the U.S. border.
New York City Opens Temporary Shelter For Influx Of Bused Migrants In Randall's Island
Tents built in New York City's Randall's Island is the latest temporary shelter for the increasing number of international migrants bused into the city by southern border states.