a small sample of Immigration numbers

[El Presidente]

This isn't a US political post. Simply a spotlight on the the malaise of people with a hope for a better life. 

When looking at the numbers below, keep in mind there were 1.8 million applications....since January 2023. 

Until my recent visit to Danli, Honduras, I had little idea of the scale of the migration issue. It wasn't until I saw the ever flowing river of prospective immigrants heading north on foot  (1500 miles to the US border). 

We are blessed. 

 

 

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• As of the end of July 2023, CBP says more than 181,000 CHNV nationals have arrived lawfully through the Humanitarian Parole program, including:

  • Over 41,000 Cubans

  • Over 72,000 Haitians

  • Over 34,000 Nicaraguans

  • Over 63,000 Venezuelans

Eligibility for the humanitarian parole program involves individuals meeting specific criteria: being a national of one of the four designated countries and demonstrating they face a serious threat to safety or freedom in their home country. Accepted individuals are permitted to travel to the United States for one to two years, during which time they can work and apply for asylum.

Due to the overwhelming number of applicants, DHS implemented a review and approval system. This system comprises a 50% approval rate based on the date of application and 50% through random selection. However, the influx of applications has led to significant backlogs, with many applicants waiting several months for approval.

 

[Corylax18]

The news networks and politicians (on both sides) love a "simple" issue and they have made the southern border a Mexico issue. It clearly isn't. Some Mexicans are coming over the border and it has become a source for some of the drugs coming over. But, for the most part, it just happens to be in the middle. Lots of people and drugs are coming from all over South and Central America. The absolutely terrible conditions for people trying to make it through the Darien Gap don't get nearly enough attention. The Gap makes the final Trip over the Rio Grande look like a cake walk. The "boarder" issue wont be solved until people admit and confront the fact that the Huge demand for Drugs in north America and the huge demand for refugees to escape south and central America just get funneled through the border. The 4 countries listed above may be the "worst" right now, but they are just part of the issue. 

[El Presidente]

Just now, Corylax18 said:

The news networks and politicians (on both sides) love a "simple" issue and they have made the southern border a Mexico issue. It clearly isn't. Some Mexicans are coming over the border and it has become a source for some of the drugs coming over. But, for the most part, it just happens to be in the middle. Lots of people and drugs are coming from all over South and Central America. The absolutely terrible conditions for people trying to make it through the Darien Gap don't get nearly enough attention. The Gap makes the final Trip over the Rio Grande look like a cake walk. The "boarder" issue wont be solved until people admit and confront the fact that the Huge demand for Drugs in north America and the huge demand for refugees to escape south and central America just get funneled through the border. The 4 countries listed above may be the "worst" right now, but they are just part of the issue. 

Cory I was surprised to see in Danli, that the prospective immigrants weren't all from central and south america.  Africans, middle easterners, asians were all in the ongoing line. Everything was so damn orderly. 

It was explained to me that these lines are controlled beginning to end by cartels. 

[Corylax18]

1 minute ago, El Presidente said:

Cory I was surprised to see in Danli, that the prospective immigrants weren't all from central and south america.  Africans, middle easterners, asians were all in the ongoing line. Everything was so damn orderly. 

It was explained to me that these lines are controlled beginning to end by cartels. 

Yes, the "Coyotes" as they're called are just a branch of the cartels that control the drug routes through Mexico. I've heard from some Cuban friends that a good Coyote runs $12,000 to $15,000 per person, for a trip from south of the gap to just over the border. It can often take well over a month. You can pay less, but you're literally putting your life in their hands, so going cheap can get sketchy. I know the southern border is the easiest way to get through, but I'm surprised to hear that there where that many people from other parts of the world. You need some real money to get yourself to the starting point and pay the Coyote.