The US Department of Ports and Borders, which is responsible for immigration control at that country’s borders, released the figures corresponding to fiscal year 2023, detailing an increase in the number of detainees, declared inadmissible and have been deported, including Ecuadorians. .

The number estimated by the organization 1800migrante.com was around 110,000 Ecuadorians, but this was exceeded. According to the Department of Homeland Security, there were 117,487 migrants prevented from entering the United States last fiscal year (October to September).

The month in which the most Ecuadorians had Detained, Expelled and Deported (DED) status was last December with 16,304, and last September with 15,691.

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The organization’s spokesperson, William Murillo, points out that this is a demonstration of the public policies of the Ecuadorian government, as well as previous governments that “have been unable to provide a dignified life, security and opportunity for Ecuadorians who have launched themselves. just like the late 1990s, looking for better days in the United States.”

Through a statement, it was indicated that Ecuador registers more than 30,000 Ecuadorians deported via flights paid for by the United States and that there are still a significant number of migrants who are expelled to Mexico and become victims of kidnappings and violations of their rights.

According to the figures, there were a total of 49,334 single adults who did not enter the US, although most cases involved persons in a family unit (FMUA) (64,232 cases).

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The number of unaccompanied minors also increased by 3,895 reports, while the number of accompanied minors amounted to 26.

The organization pointed out that this is a figure recorded by the events recorded at the border and that with the unreported cases who managed to evade border control or arrived with a visa, the number could be 200,000 Ecuadorians annually who travel to that country. .

“If we add up the border numbers and assume comparable numbers for successful crossings, I dare say that we are exceeding 200,000 Ecuadorians every year who have attempted and will continue to attempt to enter the US irregularly,” Murillo added.

Last week, the United States announced a plan to allow family reunification of Ecuadorians to halt irregular migration. (JO)