For example, the strict enforcement of U.S. policies at the U. S Mexico border and regionally have served as a deterrent and drastically reduced illegal immigration. Based on Customs and border patrol data, January 2026's monthly encounters are down 83.8% compared to January of 2025. The drivers of migration are likely to continue, potential worsening instability in countries like Cuba and Haiti risk triggering migration surges. (00:50–01:01)
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Asserts that border encounters decreased by 83.8% from January 2025 to January 2026.
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