The previously calm situation along the Belarus-Latvia border has sharply deteriorated in April 2024, with over 100 illegal crossing attempts prevented within the first days of the month. Migrant flows have progressively increased from just five in January to nearly 700 in March. The migrants come from diverse countries across Asia and Africa and aim primarily to reach Germany. The State Border Guard notes that while the border fence is still unfinished, it has proven effective in slowing border violators, who damage the fence and infrastructure to cross. This damage is believed to be orchestrated by Belarusian services. Additionally, in three separate incidents, migrants were caught after being collected by pre-arranged vehicles, an offense punishable by up to ten years imprisonment. These developments underscore Belarus's instrumental role in facilitating illegal migration into the EU via Latvia.

The previously calm situation along the Belarus-Latvia border has sharply deteriorated in April 2024, with over 100 illegal crossing attempts prevented within the first days of the month. Migrant flows have progressively increased from just five in January to nearly 700 in March. The migrants come from diverse countries across Asia and Africa and aim primarily to reach Germany. The State Border Guard notes that while the border fence is still unfinished, it has proven effective in slowing border violators, who damage the fence and infrastructure to cross. This damage is believed to be orchestrated by Belarusian services. Additionally, in three separate incidents, migrants were caught after being collected by pre-arranged vehicles, an offense punishable by up to ten years imprisonment. These developments underscore Belarus's instrumental role in facilitating illegal migration into the EU via Latvia.