The U.S. government reported a sharp decline in the number of Mexican illegal immigrants crossing the border. This was announced by the Minister of internal security of the United States John Kelly, his words reports BBC News.
“The administration’s decision on the strengthening of migration controls beginning to be implemented, and the number of wrongful acts and detention is approaching its lowest level in five years,” the Minister explained. According to him, in February the border illegally tried to pass slightly less than 19 thousand people, while in January this indicator has exceeded 31.5 thousand.
25 Jan trump has signed the decree about the protection of state borders, involving the construction of a wall on the border with Mexico. According to the President, the construction will begin soon and will initially be financed from the budget of the United States, however Mexico reimburses 100 percent of costs.