Amid Trump’s southern border clampdown, smugglers and migrants use deadlier routes into U.S.

Despite a significant decline in migrant apprehensions since Trump’s administration, smugglers have shifted to more perilous routes, often guiding migrants remotely. Many are found in harsh terrains like Otay Mountain and the Sonoran Desert, equipped with survival kits, leading to severe risks and fatalities, as evidenced by numerous migrant deaths and rescues in these areas.

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