As the year comes to an end, a massive influx of migrants is crossing the US-Mexico border, seeking asylum and a better life. Click hereThe migrants started crossing before sunrise, gathering on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Some migrants changed into dry clothes after crossing the river, leaving behind their wet garments. Border surge escalatesThis large-scale crossing came after US Customs and Border Protection officers encountered a record-breaking number of illegal immigrants on Monday. In November, authorities encountered 242,418 illegal immigrants at the border, another record for the month.

Source: Hindustan Times December 24, 2023 15:31 UTC