Border Crossings in South Texas on the Rise for First Time in Months as Trump's Inauguration Looms Large

Migrant crossings at the southern border have decreased more than 40% since December and have remained stable through the first four months of 2024 (Credit: AFP)

A recent surge in illegal border crossings in South Texas has been reported as resident-elect Donald Trump's inauguration approaches, with concerns over stricter U.S. immigration policies and potential changes to asylum processes potentially contributing to heightened activity.

The Rio Grande Valley sector reported 1,276 migrant arrests over the weekend, a sharp increase from the 400 to 600 weekly apprehensions seen in recent months, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez.