New Border Caravan Incoming As Blinken Heads To Mexico

Joe Biden’s Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to engage in pivotal discussions with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador as the ongoing border disaster plaguing America escalates. Reports indicate that as many as 15,000 illegal migrants, primarily from Central America and Venezuela, are currently marching toward the U.S. border as the talks are set to begin.

The current migrant march is reportedly the largest of its kind to head to the U.S. border since June 2022. The group began their journey on Sunday from Tapachula, near Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala. 

Luis García Villagrán, a radical illegal immigration activist accompanying the migrants, stated, “The problem is that the southern border with Guatemala is open and 800 to 1,000 people are crossing it daily. If we don’t get out of Tapachula, the town will collapse.” He also confirmed the train of humanity was expected to swell from around 8,000 at its beginning to the now-expected 15,000 upon arrival at the border.

The situation reflects a broader trend, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reveals that over 6.85 million undocumented individuals have entered the U.S. from Mexico since President Joe Biden took office. In the fiscal years 2022 and 2023 alone, there have been more than 2 million migrant encounters at the border, with November witnessing nearly a quarter million crossings – a record high for the month.

This influx of migrants not only presents a security challenge but also a significant financial burden on American taxpayers. A study reported by Blaze News found that 59% of illegal alien households rely on taxpayer-funded welfare. The House Committee on Homeland Security highlighted the immense costs associated with Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ open-border policies, estimating a yearly expense of $451 billion for housing and supporting undocumented immigrants.

Blinken’s visit to Mexico, accompanied by Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and White House homeland security adviser Liz Sherwood-Randall, is critical. They aim to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to the Los Angeles Declaration for Migration and Protection and underscore the need for lawful pathways and enforcement actions by regional partners.

However, Mexico’s cooperation is crucial. Homeland Security officials have suggested several ways Mexico could mitigate the situation, such as relocating undocumented immigrants southward, controlling its railways, and providing disincentives for migrants heading to the U.S. border. These measures could alleviate the pressure on U.S. border states like Texas, which has been vocal in its criticism of the federal government’s handling of the border crisis.

While it appears Mexican President Obrador is willing to confer with U.S. officials to address the flood of illegal migration through his country, his focus appears to remain on demanding improved U.S. diplomatic relations with communist Cuba and Venezuela. Obrador is also calling for even more American foreign aid to be poured into various Latin American nations as a condition for Mexican cooperation.