Dramatic concentration of thousands of migrants on the US-Mexico border

While the drought is overwhelming a large part of humanity, the torrential rains are further dramatising the tens of thousands of Latin American migrants who remain in anguish and desperation, waiting for the laws to change and allow them the dream of entering the United States. The situation of such a mass of people is difficult to resolve. Last week saw the end of the 42nd law enacted by President Donald Trump to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic that allowed entry under the prospect of being deported again.

That hope ceased to take effect on Thursday, far from deterring those citing reasons of political persecution in their home countries - Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti - spurred hopes of easier entry. But Washington's reaction did not match this possibility. On the contrary, on the basis of existing laws, border crossings were not only closed, but also reinforced with increased security measures. The problem included Mexico, which does not know how to deal with the pressure from within its territory where many refugees are waiting to cross the border.

The migrants are scattered in groups at all points along the border, causing concern among the inhabitants who do not know how to help them, as well as being exposed to incidents of violence and robbery driven by necessity and desperation. Many tried to cross clandestinely at some points, such as swimming across the river, and it is estimated that some 10,000 succeeded while 1,500 were imprisoned, and, in addition, if they are sent back they will be condemned to not being able to try to do so legally for five years. White House sources do not hide the fact that President Joe Biden and his administration do not know how to deal with the drama.

From Mexico, the government is urging and accusing the pressure that the United States is exerting on Venezuela, which is forcing many Venezuelans who feel persecuted by Nicolás Maduro to seek asylum in the north. It is estimated that seven million Venezuelans have left the country since Chavismo has been in place, more than a million to Colombia. In Washington, Mexico, which is now suffering from the problem, is also accused of responsibility for having let in many with visas to transit to the United States as political refugees.