US-Mexico authorities drive migrant returns as immigration becomes key issue in 2024 elections
Migrants, after weeks of travel, are being bussed back to southern Mexico, far from their goal of reaching the US border. This practice, driven by Mexico’s enhanced immigration enforcement under US pressure, has led to a sharp drop in arrivals at the US southern border in 2024. With overcrowded shelters and limited options, many migrants feel trapped. Mexico’s approach has drawn criticism for violating migrant rights, yet it aligns with US political interests, particularly ahead of elections, as immigration remains a key electoral issue.
Al Jazeera’s Julia Galiano reports from Villahermosa in southeast Mexico.
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