On Thursday, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, issued a warning that migrants who choose not to pursue legal means of entering the United States will face severe consequences. This message arrives at a critical moment, as the Biden administration requires Mexico’s cooperation in managing the influx of migrants at their shared border.
According to Salazar, the arrival of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border has reduced since the recent changes introduced by President Joe Biden to make it tougher for asylum seekers. However, he did not disclose the exact number of migrant encounters that have decreased.
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He stated that whoever arrives through illegal means will face consequences. They will be sent back to their home countries and will be barred from entering the United States for a period of five years.
Upon reaching 2,500 daily encounters with migrants between ports of entry, Biden’s executive order will restrict asylum processing, given that the latest figures are exceeding 4,000 per day. The order was promptly implemented as the number of daily encounters surpassed the threshold.
In response to the policy changes, civil rights groups have wasted no time in taking action. On Wednesday, a coalition of immigrant advocacy groups filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, claiming that the presidential order is nearly identical to a previous move by the Trump administration that was ultimately stopped by the courts.
Mexican officials are taking action to discourage migrants from attempting to cross the border into the United States. They have been gathering up migrants, including those who have been returned by the U.S., and transporting them to Villahermosa and Tapachula, two southern cities. This effort is aimed at deterring migrants from making the dangerous journey north.
On Thursday, the leader of the U.N. refugee agency issued a warning that certain elements of Biden’s directive may infringe upon the refugee protections mandated by international law.
According to a statement released by the office of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, the discussion of immigration cooperation was one of the key topics in her call to congratulate incoming Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday.
Salazar stated that the goal is transparent and straightforward. The aim is to strengthen the bond between the United States and Mexico as neighbors, economic partners, and as a family.
Salazar chose not to express his viewpoint regarding the contentious judicial reforms suggested by the departing Mexican President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Brian Nichols, the U.S. assistant secretary for Western Hemisphere affairs, recently emphasized the importance of transparency in Mexico’s judicial reforms. He specifically emphasized the need for transparency regarding any potential effects the reforms could have on investors and companies based in the United States.
According to Salazar, it is crucial to have a robust judicial system in place. However, he emphasized that the decision to implement any alterations rested entirely on the Mexican people.
