Over the past couple of years, the Mexican government has worked cooperatively with the United States to stem the tide of an ever increasing number if migrants bound for the U.S. Warnings of tariffs by Donald Trump has proven effective as Mexico has done as much as it could to slow down immigration. Mexico has established over 25,000 militarized national guards across all its borders, including the U.S-Mexican border.
While Mexico acknowledges its role in stemming illegal immigration, they were also quick to point out that illegal smuggling, of weapons and drugs not just human beings, is running rampant between the two nations. In other words, border control is the topic of issue for both parties involved. Border arrests have decreased by 60% from last year, however it is clear that the surge of Central American immigrants will not be stopped anytime soon. Mexico in particular could became a vector in its own right as 2019 is poised to be Mexico's most violent.
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While Mexico acknowledges its role in stemming illegal immigration, they were also quick to point out that illegal smuggling, of weapons and drugs not just human beings, is running rampant between the two nations. In other words, border control is the topic of issue for both parties involved. Border arrests have decreased by 60% from last year, however it is clear that the surge of Central American immigrants will not be stopped anytime soon. Mexico in particular could became a vector in its own right as 2019 is poised to be Mexico's most violent.
Thank you for reading.
This is the Reuters Article
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