Illegal Border Crossing Decrease Attributed to Mexican Human Rights Violations Andrew V. Pestano - United Press International
go to original April 30, 2015

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto launched Programa Frontera Sur in July 2014. (Reuters)

The sharp decrease in U.S. illegal border crossings may be attributed Mexican government program allegedly tied to human rights violations.

About 60,000 fewer immigrants were caught crossing the United States' southern border illegally in the last six months, compared to the same period last year -- a nearly 30 percent drop. The number of unaccompanied children caught at the border saw an even steeper decline -- slightly more than 15,500, a drop of 45 percent.

The decreases, in part, are attributed to Mexican government efforts to curb illegal immigration from Central America into Mexico.

Mexico launched Programa Frontera Sur, or Southern Border Program, in July of last year with the stated goals of protecting migrants who enter Mexico and to improving security at points of entry in the country's southern border with Guatemala and Belize, known to be easily intruded.

The program launched by President Enrique Peña Nieto has been half successful, according to critics.

Although Mexico has increased deportations as of late - as evidenced by 3,819 deportations of unaccompanied minors from Central America, a 56 percent increase from the previous year - the program has been accused of a myriad of human rights violations.

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