Mexican government fears Biden admin policies fueling illegal immigration, organized crime

Mexico’s government is raising concerns that the Biden administration’s immigration policies are incentivizing illegal immigration and organized crime, a new report revealed. The Wednesday report from Reuters outlined concerns from Mexican officials over the new president's immigration policies as apprehensions at the southern border hit a 15-year high in February. Specifically, Mexico is concerned about the policies that have broadened support for migrants who are gang and violence victims as well as the easing of the legalization process. Mexican officials are also concerned about Biden rolling back President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies. such as the policy that deported detained migrants to Central America. The report also revealed that the gangs involved in facilitating illegal immigration are looking at the policies "incentiviz[ing] migration" and adjusting their modus operandi for smuggling accordingly. A Mexican official speaking anonymously told Reuters that the way organized crime was conducted in the country changed "from the day Biden took office." "Migrants have become a commodity," the official told Reuters, saying that migrants are now valued as highly as illicit narcotics. "But if a packet of drugs is lost in the sea, it’s gone," continued the official. "If migrants are lost, it’s human beings we’re talking about." They also warned that the groups were operating with "unprecedented" tact. The criminals are reportedly using travel agencies as a cover for their operations and avoiding detection from officials by using new tech. They also keep clients in the loop about changes to U.S. immigration law...MORE