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Sowetan·September 8, 2026 at 12:08 PM

Shelters along Mexico’s border are reporting record-low occupancy as fewer migrants travel toward the United States, according to Sowetan. The decline is linked to a crackdown under President Donald Trump and recent US policy changes that have deterred northbound journeys. The report describes emptied facilities and reduced demand for services, framing the shift as a response to enforcement measures rather than changes in underlying migration pressures.

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