The elected president of the United States, Donald Trump, announced this week his intention to close the border with Mexico on the first day of his new term, January 20, 2025.
This measure, according to his advisor Jason Miller, is part of his strategy to curb irregular migration, which is a priority on his agenda.
However, the viability of this drastic decision raises doubts in the political sphere and simultaneously keeps thousands of migrants on alert as they move toward the border.
Trump's promise is not new. During his campaign, he emphasized that his administration would not tolerate illegal entry and that it would take drastic measures. So far, no specific details have been provided on how this closure would be achieved or the actual scope of the measure.
Experts in migration and border security warn that completely closing the border, even in legal terms, could violate international agreements, impact bilateral trade, and entail significant logistical and political costs for the United States.
Meanwhile, a caravan of migrants, made up of individuals from about 10 different nationalities, is hastening its pace toward the border. Most of them are convinced that "returning is not an option."
In this scenario, many questions arise that keep immigrants on edge—those waiting to enter the country and those already on U.S. territory whose stay is jeopardized due to their legal status not being in order.
Will the elected president be able to fulfill this radical promise, or will it be a political strategy that remains just words?
Time will tell if Trump is willing to face the repercussions of a measure of this magnitude, which could test the relationship with Mexico and other countries in Latin America.
What do you think?
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