With three additional migrant caravans moving north towards the U.S.-Mexico border, concerns grow about the increasing influx of illegal entries ahead of Election Day, according to reports.
As the U.S. approaches Election Day, three more migrant caravans are heading towards the southern border, intensifying the ongoing border crisis. The report of the new caravans was delivered by Oscar Ramirez, a correspondent for Real America’s Voice, during a live broadcast from the U.S.-Mexico border.
“The disaster continues,” Ramirez said in an interview, referring to the steady flow of migrants at the border. “This is all responsibility under the Biden administration, the Kamala Harris and Biden administration.” Ramirez reported that out of the 11 migrant caravans documented by Real America’s Voice, 10 have occurred under the current administration, with three of the most recent caravans crossing into the U.S. under the new Mexican president, Claudia Sheinbaum.
According to Ramirez, the latest caravan, consisting of about 2,500 people, is the largest to cross the border illegally under Sheinbaum’s administration. The reporter highlighted the challenges posed by the sheer number of migrants attempting to cross, especially given the recent creation of the CBP One app, an initiative launched by Vice President Kamala Harris. Ramirez noted that while the app was intended to streamline the immigration process in Tapachulatapas, it has faced operational challenges.
“A lot of people do not know what Kamala Harris just did,” Ramirez said, pointing out that despite the app’s intention to manage the influx of migrants, “the powers that be (TPTB) are unwilling to wait for the CBP (Customs and Border Protection) One app.” He explained that migrants, frustrated by delays, have resorted to entering the U.S. illegally, seeing little alternative amid a surge in border crossings.
Migrant caravans arriving from various regions, including South America, Africa, and the Middle East, reportedly consist primarily of military-aged men. Ramirez described this situation as an “invasion” by foreign entities, noting the risks associated with such large groups of migrants entering the U.S. outside of legal processes.
Speaking with migrants directly, Ramirez learned that many are no longer willing to wait for legal entry. Instead, they plan to “bum-rush” the border, with many intending to pay smugglers or cartel members to facilitate their entry. “We’re just going to go to the borders to see an open border gap, pay a cartel member or pay a smuggler, try to deliver ourselves to the Border Patrol, and enter illicitly into the United States of America – that is the new process,” Ramirez shared.
He added that the normalization of illegal entries has caused “collateral damage” across the continent, a trend he attributes to the policies under the current administration. Ramirez also highlighted Mexico’s role in this crisis, criticizing the country for allowing these caravans to move northward. He emphasized that the new Mexican president is permitting the flow of migrants, particularly in the days leading up to the November 5 election.
“The new president… she is allowing these caravans to continue right now before the 5th of November. So they know that there are changes that are going to happen drastically in the United States of America, and this is the last chance they have, possibly,” Ramirez explained.
Recent data from the Border Report underscores the escalating challenges at key entry points, including El Paso, Texas, Tucson, Arizona, and San Diego, California. In September alone, CBP apprehended over 13,000 migrants in San Diego, more than 12,500 in El Paso, and over 11,000 in Tucson. The majority of those apprehended were single adults, particularly in El Paso, where only 1,327 of the migrants were accompanied by family members.
As the caravans continue their northward trek, concerns grow among officials and communities about the strain on border resources and the implications for national security. The Biden-Harris administration has yet to comment on the recent surge, while the issue of border security remains a critical talking point in the lead-up to Election Day.
