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A remote border crossing in Arizona is experiencing a large increase in the number of migrants. US Border Patrol agents are struggling to handle the sudden flood. The change in smuggling routes brings people from faraway places like Senegal, Bangladesh, and China, which presents border authorities with a difficult task. Because of the huge number of people, the Lukeville international crossing had to be closed. This shows how important border security is before next year’s presidential elections.
Hundreds of migrants, mostly from African countries, gather along the border waiting to be brought into custody after breaking through gaps in the border wall Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Lukeville, Ariz. The U.S. Border Patrol says it is overwhelmed by a shift in human smuggling routes, with hundreds of migrants from faraway countries like Senegal, Bangladesh and China being dropped in the remote desert area in Arizona. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Escalating Crisis
Hundreds of migrants, some with young children, get through a hole in the border wall and walk long distances to turn themselves in to Border Patrol agents. People are worried about how the closure of the Lukeville crossing will affect trade and tourism, and some people are calling for the decision to be rethought.
Because of the huge number of migrants, the Lukeville crossing has been closed. This has caused a debate among Arizona officials, such as Governor Katie Hobbs and US senators, who are worried that it could hurt trade and tourism.
It’s clear that the Border Patrol struggles to keep things under control. Their resources are limited, and the closure is making life harder for both refugees and people who live in the area.
Humanitarian Concerns in Remote Areas
Humanitarian groups are very worried about the health of those caught in the middle of this crisis as migrants, including babies and kids, find themselves stuck in the remote Arizona desert.
Non-profit agencies like Humane Borders point out the difficulties experienced by migrants including poor weather.
Read Also: https://apnews.com/article/lukeville-arizona-border-crossing-closed-ae04e8c861a95e98dbfc8d49244cf092
