Migrant arrests at US southern border drop 82%

Migrant arrests at the US southern border have dropped by 82% since Donald Trump's return to the White House. In February, 8,347 migrants were apprehended, a significant decrease from 47,330 in December 2023 under the Biden administration. The decline follows Trump's implementation of strict immigration measures, including halting asylum claims and deploying troops to the border. A recent agreement with Mexico has led to the deployment of 10,000 Mexican troops to help patrol the border. The number of migrants crossing the dangerous Darien Gap has also fallen dramatically, down 99% to 408 in February compared to 37,000 last year. This trend suggests a significant shift in migration patterns.