Increase in Mexico’s Detention of Illegal Immigrants

According to a Newsweek article, detentions of illegal immigrants by the Mexican authorities have risen sharply, thus proving that there is an increase in the level of enforcement at the U.S.-Mexico border. The rise in detention is part of a collaborative strategy with the U.S. government in controlling the surge of migrants into the country. Heightened enforcement is also aimed at increased security measures as a way of reducing illegal crossings across the border.

The spate of detentions thus underlines complex dynamics of immigration enforcement and challenges facing migrants. As these are measures geared at strengthening border security, they also point toward humanitarian issues surrounding migration. The article discusses the effect of enforcement strategies on migrant families and how there is a continuing call for comprehensive immigration reform to address root causes of migration and ensure protection of human rights.


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