The return of Donald Trump to the White House has led to an increase in surveillance at the southern border, which, according to the organization Amnesty International, has resulted in a serious violation of the national and international obligations of the United States regarding human rights. According to a migration report from the organization, during Trump's administration, surveillance at the border between Mexico and the United States has increased by 60%, with the deployment of one thousand five hundred additional elements from the U.S. Department of Justice.
Amnesty International has denounced that this bolstering of border security has effectively eliminated the possibility of applying for asylum, as under U.S. legislation, applicants must now do so exclusively at points of entry. The removal of appointments through the CBP One application, which allowed for asylum requests, has left thousands of migrants stranded in Mexico, which the organization has condemned for exposing these individuals to situations of risk and precariousness, especially for Mexican asylum seekers.
Amnesty International has criticized the Donald Trump administration for turning the southern U.S. border into a hostile zone for human rights, showing a disregard for the humanity and dignity of individuals. The organization has highlighted that this policy has left asylum seekers in a state of extreme vulnerability, with no access to regular channels for seeking protection.
Amid the tension over illegal drug trafficking and indiscriminate migration, Donald Trump managed to secure the presence of 10,000 National Guard members at the northern border of Mexico. This agreement was reached to suspend the 25% tariffs that the then-president threatened to impose on Mexico.
