Record-breaking migrant encounters at US southern border drop in October after Biden's deportations

Illegal border crossings from Mexico into the US decreased by 14% in October, ending a three-month streak of increases. The resumption of deportation flights to Venezuela on October 18th contributed to the decline, as arrests of Venezuelans dropped by 45%. Overall, arrests for illegal crossings totaled 188,778 in October, down from 218,763 in September. While the numbers remain high, this decline provides some positive news for the Biden administration, which has faced criticism for its immigration policies. The administration has implemented a combination of new legal pathways and stricter asylum regulations to address the situation at the border.