Staff Reports
A fresh wave of chaos on the southern border is making waves as another massive caravan of migrants sets off from Chiapas, Mexico. This time, an estimated 6,000 mostly Central and South American travelers have decided it’s a great time to head toward the U.S. border, all while demanding that the new Mexican administration speed up their transit permits. One has to wonder if they think they’ve stumbled upon a DMV where complaints lead to immediate appointments.
These migrants are particularly peeved at the Biden-Harris administration’s fancy little CBP One app. According to reports, it seems that their attempts to book appointments for border crossings have gone about as smoothly as a two-legged dog trying to run a marathon. Faced with the inability to secure direct flights into the U.S. or make appointments, the caravan decided to hit the road—maybe hoping that a marching band and a parade would get them through the southern U.S. border without the hassle of paperwork.
Migrant Caravan Departs Southern Mexico for U.S. Border https://t.co/6RthVFQMs2
— Bob Price 🇺🇲 🇮🇱 (@BobPriceBBTX) October 7, 2024
Adding to the circus, the migrants have managed to secure an escort from Mexico’s National Guard, state police, and even an ambulance. Sounds like the Mexican authorities have a vested interest in keeping things ‘safe’ as these groups march toward the U.S. border, which prompts the question: where’s the urgency for American safety in all this? Instead of ending the chaos at the border, the administration seems to be rolling out the red carpet.
This latest caravan isn’t the first rodeo for such mass migrations. Back in July, a previous group of about 3,000 took a similar approach to lumber north with crossed fingers and a determined spirit. Fast forward to mid-September, and large group crossings have been reported again around Eagle Pass, Texas. Apparently, this region has become a favorite spot for these caravans—almost like a seasonal migration for politically motivated travel. After all, nothing says “we mean business,” like wading across the Rio Grande with hopes of a brighter future just across the water.
It gets even more interesting as reports suggest that these large migrations picked back up as election-year pressures pushed Mexican enforcement efforts to ratchet up their response. One might argue that stricter enforcement leading up to an election season is not merely a coincidence but a desperate attempt to save face. Meanwhile, news from Texas law enforcement indicates that the situation shows no signs of improvement as October rolls in, leaving Americans wondering just what it’s going to take to reclaim control of the border. With the current administration fumbling the ball, it might be time to consider hiring a new team at the helm.
