A few days before Donald Trump assumes the presidency of the United States again, many caravans of migrants are rushing to cross the border between Mexico and the United States. In Ciudad Juárez, a border city in northern Mexico, migrants are facing below-zero temperatures while waiting to legally enter the United States.
To protect themselves from the intense cold, the migrants wear several jackets, gloves, hats, and scarves. Jorge Peñalver, a 28-year-old Venezuelan, explained: “We put on three or four jackets, face masks, ear covers, and three or four sweatshirts,” in an interview with AFP. The temperatures have dropped to -3°C in recent weeks, especially affecting those waiting to cross the border.
Cold and Uncertainty with Trump’s Arrival
The situation has become even more difficult due to the arrival of the second winter storm in northern Mexico. In addition to the cold, migrants feel uncertain because of the policies of Donald Trump, who has promised to use the military to carry out a “mass deportation” of migrants. Despite these challenges, Peñalver expressed his gratitude to the people of Ciudad Juárez, who offer them shelter and support while they try to make a living, like him, by cleaning car windshields.
Weather Forecast
The National Meteorological Service predicts that temperatures will continue to be extremely cold in northern Mexico, with temperatures potentially reaching -15°C in the mountainous areas of the states of Chihuahua and Durango.
Migrants Facing the New Administration
As the caravans of migrants rush to cross the border before Trump officially assumes the presidency on January 20, 2025, many are facing not only the harsh weather conditions but also an uncertain future regarding what the new U.S. administration will hold for them.
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