Challenges in Housing Migrants in El Paso

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
El Paso is experiencing challenges in housing an increasing number of migrants, with shelters operating at or over capacity due to slow state transportation and an influx of Venezuelans relying on the state's transportation system.

Key Points

  • Shelters in El Paso are at or over capacity due to a backlog of migrants staying for longer periods than expected.
  • The state's transportation system has been slow, causing delays in moving migrants to their destination cities.
  • Renewal of the city's emergency declaration has allowed for the conversion of buildings into emergency shelters.
  • Venezuelans are a significant portion of the migrants arriving and are relying on the state's transportation system.