In a recent development, the U.S. delegation to Mexico, in a bid to address the escalating border crisis under President Biden's administration, sought assistance from Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
The delegation's mission was to negotiate with Mexico to prevent the influx of illegal migrants from reaching the U.S. border. However, according to officials familiar with the negotiations, the discussions also revolved around "normalizing Hispanic illegal aliens already in the United States," including the eight to ten million who have entered since Biden assumed office (Fox News).
The meeting, which took place this week, involved top U.S. and Mexican officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The officials met with the Mexican President in Mexico City amidst a historic crisis at the border, with December predicted to break records for migrant encounters.
In a joint statement, both countries reaffirmed their commitment to "orderly, humane, and regular migration." They emphasized their efforts to address the "root causes" of migration, disrupt human smuggling, and promote private investment while also investing in "ambitious development programs" in the region.
The Biden administration's publicly announced talking points reiterated their intent to tackle the "root causes" of migration. However, critics argue that this approach, led by the supposed border czar, has yielded no tangible results over the past two years. They attribute the significant increase in illegal migration over the past three years to Biden's welcoming stance towards migrants.
The discussions also purportedly explored ways to "disrupt human smuggling" across the border. However, critics argue that mere lip service will not address this issue. It is estimated that cartels smuggled 1.3 million people across the border in 2022 alone, generating approximately $12 billion. Many of these individuals, particularly young women and underage girls, were subsequently sold into prostitution or sex slavery. Others resorted to criminal activity to repay their debts to the cartels.
The most contentious part of the discussions centered on the status of the millions of illegal immigrants already in the U.S. Instead of focusing on detentions and deportations, the officials debated the best way to "normalize" their presence in the U.S. Critics interpret this as a push for permanent residency and eventual citizenship, not just for the Obama-era "dreamers," but for all illegal immigrants. They argue that this has been the Democrats' goal from the outset and the reason behind Biden's open border policy.
As critics have pointed out, the U.S. is currently "importing" enough people to populate a moderately large city every month. These individuals need to be fed, clothed, and housed, and their children need to be accommodated in public schools that were already struggling before this influx.
The estimated costs are staggering and will be borne by American taxpayers who are already grappling with the adverse effects of "Bidenomics."
Critics argue that if Biden and the Democrats have their way, they will make this situation permanent. They insist that these individuals must be located, rounded up, and sent home, and that the U.S. should return to its normal system of legal immigration for those who wish to abide by the laws, contribute to the economy, and integrate into American society. They argue that this crisis, which has long since passed the point of significance, must be brought to an end.
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