Venezuelan migrants have identified Mexico as the most challenging part of their journey to the U.S. border, surpassing even the perilous jungle trek through Colombia and Panama. Mexico's recent immigration crackdown, influenced by the Biden administration, has particularly impacted Venezuelans, underscoring the crucial role Mexico plays in controlling migration amid record-high levels.
Arrests of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally have decreased this year, with a significant drop observed among Venezuelans. Mexico's strategy of keeping migrants closer to its border with Guatemala has provided temporary relief for U.S. authorities.
