In Mexico, migrants rush to cross US border earlier than Trump inauguration • FRANCE 24 English



Since final month’s US presidential election, 5 migrant caravans have shaped in southern Mexico. The area is dealing with a brand new inflow of migrants. Whereas some try and cross Mexico on their very own, others choose to attend for appointments with American migration brokers. Report by Quentin Duval.
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38 thoughts on “In Mexico, migrants rush to cross US border earlier than Trump inauguration • FRANCE 24 English”

  1. It's very sad to hear so many comments that lack any compassion.

    What would you do if you weren’t so lucky as to be an American citizen? Has anyone thought of that before posting these comments?

    Please, for a moment, think what you and your family would do if you were dirt poor with no opportunities in a country with no foreseeable future?

    I don't have the answers but compassion goes a long way.

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  2. Ilegal immigrants Slowly are destroying American culture. They are bringing the same third-world problems, crimes, and language into America. If you want to go to America you must to apply a visa, documents. Also, if you think mass deportation could affect the economy, simply create more seasonal visas, allow students — including those in English language programs — to work part-time, and issue more visas for documented individuals who are not criminals with not proper documentation…

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  3. Close all boarders for 10 years. We need to get an assessment of who is already here illegally. Look around at our homeless issues. Americans and veterans without access to free healthcare or housing, but by all means, come knowing we are struggling to take care of our own. The entitlement is astounding 😮

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  4. This are human beings and have a right to a better life like human beings living the American dream food shelter clothing and a better future they willl provide labor for the farms and construction in many states they will be underpaid and exploited as they are undocumented but they will do it regardless i of threats of expulsion how many people will be deported they are needed in Mara lago to wash trump’s underwear and Melanie’s clothes think about it trump musk and ramaswamy need them to do their dirty laundry at home and at work 😮😮😮😮😮😮😊😊

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  5. It's sad to say but even were they are there better off. The un pays for food water doctor's and housing as it is. The illegal just sit and wait for a free ride to the USA. Funny part is if the un went to the same trouble back where they came from they could make thing better.

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  6. This phenomenon of increased migration may have seemed far-fetched 20 years ago, but today’s technology—especially the widespread use of smartphones and social media—has made the distant appear within reach. For many people in low-income countries, seeing real-time images and videos of better living conditions abroad has triggered a sense of urgency to pursue a more promising life. The digital window into “first world” infrastructure, wealth, and opportunities has amplified the personal desire to escape poverty, inequality, or stagnation. What once seemed like an impossible dream is now a visible and, therefore, attainable reality.

    The journey, no matter how dangerous, can feel justified because the vision of a better life is just a screen-tap away. Algorithms, too, play a role, often reinforcing a curated version of prosperity that can distort the full picture. While these platforms highlight success stories, they rarely show the hardships and struggles—economic, social, and emotional—that migrants or even native-born citizens face in these developed nations.

    It is essential to acknowledge that for many individuals, migration is not merely a trend but a matter of survival. War, violence, political instability, and economic collapse force countless people to seek refuge and security abroad. For them, migration is not a choice; it’s a necessity. However, for others, the pull factor is significantly driven by the global connectivity and comparative visibility that technology provides.

    To address this complex issue, solutions must be multi-faceted. Potential migrants need accurate, balanced information about the challenges of life in destination countries. Likewise, developing countries must invest in infrastructure, education, and opportunities to improve quality of life and provide a reason for people to stay. First-world nations have a role to play too, not only in managing migration responsibly but also in fostering international investments and partnerships that uplift economies and reduce the push factors driving migration.

    Ultimately, while technology fuels the aspiration for a better life, the real solution lies in creating equitable opportunities and dignity at home, ensuring that migration becomes a choice rather than a necessity.

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  7. He’s doesn’t want@,
    He speaks for everyone…
    We just voted him back in, to close our borders & deport those here committing crimes, here illegally, those here not self supporting”., no taxpayer money to live here!

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  8. It doesn't matter them rushing in before Trump takes office. There all going to be arrested , rounded up and reported. Daddy Trump is going to clean the country out. They'll scatter like mice 🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁🐀🐁

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