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Illegal crossings hit Biden-era low as migrants wait longer for entry

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Yasmelin Velazquez, 35, from Venezuela sits with her sons (from left) Jordan and Jeremias Velazquez while selling souvenirs in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, on Saturday. Velazquez is part of a growing number of migrants staying in Juárez and working while trying to get an appointment via the CBP One app.
Yasmelin Velazquez, 35, from Venezuela sits with her sons (from left) Jordan and Jeremias Velazquez while selling souvenirs in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, on Saturday. Velazquez is part of a growing number of migrants staying in Juárez and working while trying to get an appointment via the CBP One app.

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