Mexico's Tijuana: From gateway to the American Dream to dead end
Summary
Tijuana, a Mexican border city once seen as a key crossing point for migrants seeking to enter the United States legally, has become a dead end due to changes in U.S. immigration policy under President Donald Trump. The shutdown of the CBP One app on January 20, 2025, stopped many migrants from submitting asylum requests, causing a buildup of people stuck or sent back to Tijuana, a city known for its high violence but also strong community support.Key Facts
- Tijuana is a Mexican city on the border with the United States.
- It was once a main entry point for migrants trying to reach the U.S. legally.
- On January 20, 2025, the CBP One app, which allowed legal asylum applications, stopped working.
- The app outage happened during President Trump’s inauguration for his second term.
- Without the app, many migrants lost their legal way to enter the U.S. and are now stuck in Tijuana.
- U.S. authorities have also sent migrants back to Tijuana, even if they have no legal status in Mexico.
- Tijuana is considered one of the most dangerous cities in the world.
- Despite this, there is strong solidarity and support within the local community.
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