The Daily The Day Title 42 Ended
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May 16, 2023 
Natalie Kitroeff, the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, brings her expertise on migration to discuss the aftermath of Title 42's expiration. She describes the paradox of a calmer border than anticipated following the policy's end. Kitroeff shares poignant narratives, including the work of a funeral director returning drowned migrants to their families. She highlights the ongoing struggles driving migration, such as political instability and economic despair, while unpacking the complex new immigration landscape.
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Migrants Crossing the Rio Grande
- Natalie Kitroeff describes seeing migrants crossing the Rio Grande in Ciudad Juarez.
- They crossed through barbed wire and were waiting at the border wall to turn themselves in.
Shifting Migration Landscape
- Crossing the border on May 11th, 2023, marked a shift in U.S. migration policy.
- The end of Title 42 means migrants will be processed, potentially changing legal status.
Riding "The Beast"
- Natalie Kitroeff rode "The Beast," a dangerous cargo train, to experience migrant journeys.
- She met Jonathan Arevalo, a Venezuelan migrant who had crossed the Darien Gap and faced multiple expulsions.