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Nogales Migrants Await US Election Outcome with Anxiety
Migrants in Nogales, Mexico anxiously await the US election results, fearing a reversal of current immigration policies under a potential Trump presidency.
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Rosa BenalcazarSister Lika MaciasAlba JaramilloJoe BidenDonald Trump
- What is the story of Rosa Benalcazar and why did she migrate to the US?
- Rosa Benalcazar, an Ecuadorian migrant, fled her country due to threats from criminal gangs and has been trying to secure a CBP One appointment for seven months without success.
- What is the CBP One app and what are the challenges migrants face using it?
- The CBP One app, designed to allow legal entry into the U.S., has long wait times, causing frustration and concern among migrants hoping to avoid illegal crossings.
- What are the migrants' biggest fears about a potential Donald Trump presidency?
- Many migrants fear that a Trump presidency would reinstate hardline immigration policies, close the asylum system, and lead to mass deportations, adding to their uncertainty and fear.
- What is the main concern of migrants at the Nogales shelter regarding the upcoming U.S. presidential election?
- Migrants at the House of Mercy and All Nations shelter in Nogales, Mexico, are anxiously awaiting the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, fearing potential changes to immigration policies.
- How has President Biden's immigration policy affected illegal border crossings, and what are the concerns regarding a potential change?
- President Biden's June executive action restricting asylum for illegal border crossings led to a significant decrease in unauthorized crossings; however, a Trump victory could reverse this trend.