Extremely high temperatures are causing more and more injuries and deaths among people fleeing to the US via Mexico. Mexico is in the path of those fleeing their home countries to the United States due to poverty, violence and political crises. The route is considered the deadliest in the world for land migration.
“The desert environment is extremely unforgiving, especially during the summer months,” a US Border Patrol statement warns. Officials in El Paso have stepped up efforts to prevent such tragedies with more patrols and specialized rescue teams. Drones would also be used to find and help people in need. “But the best way to protect yourself is not to try to cross the border illegally.”
Several emergencies last weekend alone
Last weekend, border guards had to respond to several emergencies, the authority announced on Monday evening (local time). There were also four deaths from heat stroke and dehydration.
Although the number of people crossing the border illegally has fallen significantly in recent months, mainly due to stricter measures on the Mexican side, thousands of migrants continue to enter the US every day. Experts expect a further increase in the long term – also because the measures on the Mexican side have simply moved the problem within Mexico’s national borders.
Biden wants to tighten migration policy
On Monday, American media reported that President Joe Biden wants to significantly tighten his migration policy at the southern border. The democrat wants to present his plans this Tuesday and sign a corresponding decree. The topic plays a particularly important role in the American presidential election campaign. The authorities are under pressure. The legal system can hardly keep up with the processing of asylum applications. There is also a lack of housing and other resources for the newcomers. This is now also noticeable in states far from the border.
Source: Krone
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