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Detentions at the US border rise 70% in March and hit the highest in 15 years

by Explica .coApril 8, 2021U.S.

April 8, 2021

The number of migrants detained at the southern border of the United States rose 71% in March compared to the previous month, for a total of 172,331 people – a maximum in 15 years – and with a sharp increase in unaccompanied minors, according to official figures. published this Thursday.

The number of unaccompanied minors registered an increase of 100% in one month, adding more than 18,000 children, according to data from the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

WITH INFORMATION FROM AFP