Trump's Tough Border Policies: A Seismic Shift in Migration PatternsThe once-bustling Suchiate River border between Guatemala and Mexico now lies eerily quiet, a stark contrast to the days when hundreds of migrants crossed daily. President Trump's stringent border policies and mass deportations have led to a dramatic drop in migrants, with raft pilots like Alexis Vargas now idle. The ripple effects of these policies have reached as far as Tapachula, once a gateway for Central American migrants, now an exit point. Overcrowded shelters are empty, and some migrants are even returning home. While US officials hail this as a success, migration experts warn that the root causes of migration, such as violence and poverty, remain unaddressed. As the situation unfolds, the forces driving people to leave home remain strong, and everyone along the border awaits the next chapter.

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