Border Patrol Apprehend Migrants From 73 Countries In 1 Week

Thousands of migrants have flooded through California's southern border from 73 different countries over just one week, border patrol confirmed.

According to data from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - San Diego Border Patrol Sector, agents apprehended 8,659 illegal immigrants from 73 different countries over a one-week span between Jan. 31 and Feb. 6.

In fiscal year 2021, there were only 450 Chinese migrants apprehended, in contrast to 2,176 and 24,314 in fiscal years 2022 and 2023 respectively.

Many are flying to Ecuador, where they don't need a visa, and making their trek through Latin America before reaching the U.S. southern border.