The number of migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border has significantly dropped in 2024 after hitting a record high in December 2023. In August, U.S. Border Patrol recorded 58,038 encounters, a 77% decrease from the 249,741 encounters reported in December. According to a Pew Research Center analysis, the decline is linked to U.S. and Mexican policy changes, including a June 2024 executive order by President Joe Biden, which made seeking asylum more difficult for unauthorized migrants.
The most substantial declines have been among migrants from countries like Venezuela (99%), Cuba (98%), and Nicaragua (96%). In August, most encounters (69%) involved migrants from Mexico or Northern Triangle countries, with single adults making up 62% of those detained.
Despite the decrease, immigration remains a critical issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential election, with 88% of voters supporting stronger border security.
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