As of Wednesday, U.S. immigration authorities temporarily suspended the processing of vehicles and rail cargo at one of the entrances to the Eagle Pass International Crossing (Texas) to support the process migrants detained at the border.

US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) explained in a statement that he needed to redirect his staff help the Border Patrol stop the massive influx of migrants into the sector.

“We will continue to increase all available resources for promptly process migrants and safe“the agency added.

Temporary suspension of vehicle processing affects bridge 1 border port for vehicles and a railroad bridge connecting Piedras Negras, Mexico, to Eagle Pass.

Customs service too suspended cargo processing since last Monday on the El Paso Bridge at the Port of Entry of America, which is generally open from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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A temporary suspension was also ordered send agents to assist the border patrol sector in El Paso to process migrants.

CBP explained that “periodically plans and implements contingency measures, such as these, to support the agency’s mission and ensure the safety and well-being of those in the agency’s custody. (EFE)