As Border Apprehensions Decline For 5th Consecutive Month, Migrants Change Too
The number of people apprehended by U.S. authorities, either attempting to cross the southwest border illegally or presenting themselves at a port of entry, declined for the fifth consecutive month, according to new figures released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Just over 45,000 people were apprehended in October, down from a spike of 144,000 in May — an almost 70 percent decline.
Authorities also report a significant demographic shift among those apprehended.
"For the first time in nearly 18 months, Mexico was the country of origin for the majority of apprehensions, rather than the Northern Triangle countries," said Mark Morgan, acting CBP Commissioner in a White House briefing.
The Northern Triangle countries are El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
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