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Border agents now outnumber illegal crossers at US-Mexico crossing

Sunland Park, New Mexico – Only one immigrant was illegally caught during a four-hour quiet time at the border – Burley's federal government 6 said he would be sent back to Mexico the same day I met someone.

The 23-year-old Mexican migrant named Jovani shed tears and declared his support for President Trump.

Giovani, 23, a Mexican immigrant, is in custody after illegally crossing the border in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Aristide Economopoulos

“Because I support Trump, he's someone who doesn't seem to like people who commit crimes,” he said after his arrest.

He added: But he's not a good person. ”

On this week's average day, El Paso sector border agents targeting West Texas and New Mexico are illegally chasing less than 100 migrants thanks to the crackdown on the Trump border administration.

This is a dramatic decline from the 1,800 per day peak in 2023, even a massive cut from the 277 people that agents caught in December.

Throughout the southern boundary at the beginning of the month, border agents caught an average of 359 illegal immigrants per day. The US has put its lowest monthly border crossing in over 25 years, the lowest monthly border crossing on track, according to leaks in customs and border protection data. .

“It doesn't matter if it took 30, 40 or 60 days to create that illegal intersection. It will promote removal and be in your country of origin within hours,” the recent El Paso border department Please post on the vehicle.

After expanding the border wall, Jovani, 23, tried to run through the dark, remote brushes of the wild western desert of Sunland Park.

It was his second attempt, where he spent $7,000 smuggling fees on a coyote, or cartel operative, to help him enter.

Border Patrol Agent Orlando Marelorubio uses a flashlight at a low angle to check for dirt footprints with fellow border agent Claudio Herrera. Aristide Economopoulos

“It's very sad because we couldn't cross, because we couldn't get where we wanted to go,” Giovani showed a postcut he held in his hand by rappelling down the boundary wall.

“I'm worried about deportation because this is my second crossing. It's frustrating because you're here for good reason. I'm a nice person, I have a tattoo I don't follow the law, I'm not doing anything wrong with anyone. I just want to work and help my family.”

He said he was an electrician who was just trying to make money for his family and that he crossed the border illegally because it was too complicated to get permission to work legally in the US.

Jovani's complaints are common among migrants who have been caught up in the borders these days, Marrero-Rubio said.

The sun rises at Sunland Park, New Mexico, just as border agents patrol the walls. Aristide Economopoulos

Most immigrants know that Trump is likely to be deported, but are trying to sneak up without being caught.

Under the Biden administration's “catch and release” policy, Immigrants were almost certainly processed and attracted to the United States with an immigration court date.

Once Trump takes office, border patrol agents are fully reinforced in mass at the frontier of the border.

Border agent Orlando Marello Rubio runs through Mount Christo Rey while patrols for immigrants to illegally cross the border. Aristide Economopoulos

It was a complete 180 from the border under the Biden administration, some of which were criminals, gang rapes, terrorists, and mostly In the case, they went to the US.

Border Patrol sources compared work under the previous president to “babysitters,” but they deliberately opened the border to Gotaway, where they couldn't find time to catch up. .

Border agent Orlando Marello Rubio defends the newly built barricade that prevents vehicles and ATVs from driving across the border. Aristide Economopoulos

Now they are rejoicing ever since the border was sealed as the border deployed thousands of additional troops, brought federal agents back to the frontline and ended “fishing and liberation.”

Agents now feel they can go back to “taking a breather” and “securing our country's borders,” Marello Rubio said.

“It's a relief for our agents and they don't feel overwhelmed,” he added.

Army National Guard soldiers work alongside the border patrol in Sunland Park, New Mexico. Aristide Economopoulos

Two years ago, border agents in the area had caught around 2,500 illegal immigrants per day. Over the past few weeks, they've earned less than 100 per day.

With more talent and time, the military and border patrols worked together to reclaim Mount Christray, previously conquered by the cartels – a mountain with a three-storey statue of Jesus on the Cross – a human At rocky summits and valleys at Sunland Park, where smugglers had hidden.

If they encounter agents who have been turned over by artificial intelligence cameras dot the mountains, the brave smugglers will untie the agent by throwing big stones and cursing them.

While patroling along the wall, border agents watch smugglers walking down the Mexican side. Aristide Economopoulos

Almost a year ago, just 15 miles down the road from the mountain crossing, hundreds of migrants sucked up the border and got in their way to tackle the military.

But now, the area, which was a common gathering of large immigrant intersections, is completely silent, with more razor wires and Texas Governor Greg Abbott sending it to the patrol.

“Now, everything works towards our favor, so now more agents are doing what they're doing and have those worries rather than dealing with it. We are looking for something to be there,” said Claudio Herrera, an agent with the Border Patrol.

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