The border region between Mexico and the United States is witnessing a significant decrease in migrant numbers. Once bustling hotspots like Ciudad Juárez, Tijuana, and Matamoros are now eerily quiet, with shelters that used to be crowded now only housing a handful of families. Streets and parks that were once alive with individuals from across the globe are now deserted, leaving behind only remnants like discarded clothing and personal items.
Rev. William Morton, a missionary in Ciudad Juárez, noted the stark change, stating, “Nobody can cross.” The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently reported an astonishing low of just 200 apprehensions on a particular Saturday, marking the lowest daily figure in over a decade and a half.
President Trump attributes this drastic decline to his stringent immigration policies and has committed to deploying more military personnel to the border to prevent what he describes as an invasion of migrants. As the deadline for potential tariffs on Mexico draws near, the situation at the border remains tense and uncertain.
