Todd Bensman Gives In-Person Update On Mass Migrants' Movements North

"The National Guard Of Mexico Is Actually Escorting Them."

Todd Bensman, reporting from Mexico, highlights the surge of migrant caravans moving northward as Mexico’s enforcement of a previous deal with the Biden-Harris administration seems to be waning. The deal, struck in December, had effectively kept tens of thousands of migrants in southern Mexico, far from the U.S. border, using militarized roadblocks. However, with Mexico’s new president in office, the situation has changed. Bensman notes that the Mexican National Guard is now escorting caravans rather than stopping them.

A caravan of around 1,000 migrants is currently on the move, with larger groups expected. This change could mean that the deal to keep migrants away from the U.S. border is no longer being enforced, leading to a potential rise in border crossings. Bensman suspects that migrants may be rushing to cross before a possible Trump return to office in 2025, as they anticipate stricter border policies.

Bensman also emphasizes the lack of U.S. media coverage on the ground, despite the significant impact of U.S. policies in creating these migrant enclaves. He continues to cover the situation through social media and the Center for Immigration Studies.

Aired On: 10/15/2024