Several dozen migrants fled into the mountains near the border in on the morning of 18 October 2026. The launched an operation near the industrial park, targeting a high concentration of shacks built by illegal entrants in July.
The operation aims to prevent individuals from sleeping in unsanitary conditions. Those located are being taken to the Temporary Assistance Center for Foreigners for identification. The government has provided spaces with a total capacity for 7,000 people.
Many individuals fled with their belongings as police moved in, a situation mirroring previous settlement clearances. Authorities estimate most were formerly in beach settlements, highlighting ongoing challenges in managing migrant housing and identification.