Mexico's National Guard has been on high alert since American officials recently pressured their Mexican counterparts to help tamp down illegal crossings.
technically still in the u.s. sam schultz is a longtime resident of the area. i ve never seen it before. reporter: you ve never seen the national guard out here like this. reporter: the mexican national guard is on high alert. american officials pressured mexican authorities to attempt on record numbers of illegal crossings and so far it s making an impact. daily apprehensions across the southern border have fallen by over 50% since hitting a record in december. but still, some migrants were gathering here by the dozens when we visited. this man traveled from turkey. you say to people, it s like free country. reporter: many of the migrants passing through here first come to mexico via the tijuana international airport. people then journey by bus to open areas the border led by smugglers they cross illegally on foot. suitcases and passports in hand. they wait to be apprehended on the other side. this method of entry is often easier and quicker than
Nayarit a tiny gem with stunning views in western Mexico thecoastnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thecoastnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.