Victoria Macchi

US Border Agents Scramble as Migrants Face Deadly Perils

As migrants and asylum-seekers have crossed America’s southern border in record numbers this year, U.S. Border Patrol has scrambled to adapt. In one Texas sector, a near 1,200% increase in the number of migrant family apprehensions has forced the agency to shift personnel and alter emergency procedures geared to save lives. VOA’s Ramon Taylor and Victoria Macchi report on the natural hazards border crossers face, in what is projected to be one of the deadliest years for migrants in the region.

Explainer: Migrant Protection Protocols

Under the U.S. policy of Migrant Protection Protocols, migrants who enter the United States on its southern border seeking asylum can be sent back to Mexico to await a decision on their case. It's a controversial policy as Ramon Taylor and Victoria Macchi report.

'Desperate' Decision Led Indian Family to Fatal US Desert Crossing

Border agents found Gurupreet Kaur, 6, dead from heatstroke

US Moves Hundreds of Children from Suspect Detention Facility

Asked about allegations of poor standards for detained children, President Donald Trump did not address AP report in TV interview aired Sunday on NBC’s 'Meet the Press' show

Data Reflect Growing Disparities in US Admission of Immigrants

Country is on track to miss its own estimates for the two regions this year

(Im)migration Recap, June 9-14

Mexico Immigration Chief Resigns

The announcement comes amid talks pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in reducing the number of unauthorized border-crossers and asylum-seekers entering the U.S. from Mexico

African Migrant Apprehensions Spike at Southern US Border

In FY2018, citizens from certain African countries accounted for 67 apprehensions along the entirety of US-Mexico border, compared to some 640 apprehensions in recent weeks

Five Countries to Join UN Security Council Ranks

Estonia beat Romania in Eastern Europe matchup and an eleventh-hour bid for seat by El Salvador failed spectacularly

(Im)migration Weekly Recap, June 2-7

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Number of Children, Families Crossing US-Mexico Border Jumps in May

Uptick most notable for families, most of whom are from the Northern Triangle countries of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras

Honduran Woman Collapses, Dies in US Border Custody

Her death follows that of a Salvadoran man a day earlier

Hospitalized Trans Woman Dies Days after Release from US Immigration Custody

Salvadoran man also dies in border officials' custody after a seizure

Mexico's President Hints Migration Controls Could Be Tightened

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador says he's willing to discuss migration issues with US officials

Mexico Says It Will Negotiate with US Over Tariff Threat

US and Mexico plan high-level talks in Washington on Wednesday

Guatemalan Boy Dies in US Border Custody

Carlos Gregorio Hernandez-Vasquez is the fifth Guatemalan child to die in US official custody at border since December and comes as increasing number of unaccompanied minors and families are detained crossing into US

(Im)migration Weekly Recap, May 12-17

Proposal by the White House to reshape the immigration system was announced Thursday, although lawmakers from both major US parties contend it has little chance of winning congressional approval

(Im)migration Weekly Recap, May 5-10 

A weekly digest of the top original immigration, migration and refugee reporting from across VOA

US Court Rules 'Remain in Mexico' Policy May Continue — for Now

Trump administration policy forces asylum-seekers to return to Mexico while their cases are being decided

Indian Man Dies in US Immigration Custody

Simratpal Singh was found unresponsive while in detention