Thousands of Central American migrants are making their way to the US-Mexico border, fearing stricter immigration policies under President-elect Donald Trump. The group departed southern Mexico on November 20, hoping to cross into the United States before Trump takes office in January.
The migrants aim to take advantage of the current CBP-ONE asylum system, which allows individuals to request asylum and enter the US legally. However, many are concerned that this system could be dismantled or restricted under Trump, who has vowed to implement mass deportations as part of his immigration policy.
The caravan has requested permission to travel freely across Mexico en route to the border, though previous groups have often fragmented before reaching their destination.
As the migration wave grows, tensions at the US-Mexico border are expected to intensify, with both nations grappling with the political and humanitarian challenges of large-scale migration.
Trump’s impending presidency has reignited the debate over immigration, as experts warn of the potential consequences for thousands of asylum seekers seeking refuge in the United States.
