Impact of Trump's Border Policies on Human Smugglers in Mexico
A human smuggler in Mexico revealed that Trump's stricter border policies have caused his business to plummet by about 80% since Inauguration Day.
Key Points
- Illegal border crossings dropped dramatically after the U.S. tightened asylum restrictions during the last part of the Biden administration
- Border crossings have fallen even more since Trump's re-election, with a 35% decrease from December to January
- Trump's border policies have caused a significant drop in business for human smugglers in Mexico
Pros
- Decrease in human smuggling due to stricter border policies
Cons
- Potential increase in prices for human smuggling services