President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discuss cooperation on migration policy

President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador Discuss Migration Policy in Recent Call

In a recent call between President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the two leaders discussed cooperating on migration policy in an effort to manage the flow of migrants arriving at the southern U.S. border.

The call, which took place at Biden’s request, focused on joint efforts to effectively manage migration and strengthen operational efficiency at the U.S.-Mexico border. Both leaders directed their national security aides to immediately implement concrete measures to reduce unauthorized border crossings while also protecting human rights.

López Obrador praised the progress made in controlling unauthorized migration by persuading migrants to avoid illegal methods of crossing borders. He also commended a recent decision by the U.S. Supreme Court that allowed Border Patrol agents to resume cutting razor wire installed by Texas along the border.

While the White House has not ruled out Biden issuing an executive order on asylum rules to address the influx of migrants, no decision has been made yet. The administration is considering various options under Section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which grants the president broad powers to block entry of certain immigrants deemed detrimental to the national interest.

Despite the decline in illegal border crossings since December, the White House has not felt an immediate urgency for executive action, given Mexico’s increased enforcement efforts. Both leaders continue to collaborate on finding solutions to manage migration effectively.

The ongoing discussions between Biden and López Obrador highlight the importance of cooperation between the two countries in addressing the complex issue of migration.