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immigration1 year ago

"1,500-strong Migrant Caravan Heads North Toward US Southern Border"

A new migrant caravan of about 1,500 people, mainly from Central and South America, is making its way towards the US southern border from southern Mexico, with many citing economic hardship and political instability in their home countries as reasons for seeking a better life in the United States. This comes as US officials are pressuring Mexico to do more to control the flow of migrants, and as more migrants are finding ways to unlawfully enter the US, such as a recent group that stormed a beach in California.

via Daily Mail|
#border-control#central-america#immigration
immigration2 years ago

"Honduran Migrant Caravan Dissolves en Route to US Border, Guatemala Reports"

A caravan of over 500 migrants from Honduras dissolved before reaching the US border after entering Guatemala, with authorities returning those without proper documentation to Honduras. President Biden's administration has downplayed record-high levels of illegal immigration, with as many as 10,000 migrants being arrested daily at the southwest US border in December. The White House has attributed the increased migration flow to a broken immigration system and emphasized the need for comprehensive immigration policy legislation.

via Fox News|
#guatemala#honduras#illegal-immigration
world-news2 years ago

"Migrant Caravan Dissolves in Guatemala on Route to US"

A caravan of around 500 migrants from Honduras aiming to reach the United States dissolved after crossing into Guatemala, with some continuing and others returning to Honduras. The migrants were processed by Guatemalan migration officials, with priority given to minors and those with documents. Caravans from Honduras have been rare since 2022, with most migrants traveling in smaller groups due to increased pressure from the U.S. and Central American governments to halt northward migration.

via The Associated Press|
#central-america#guatemala#honduras
world-news2 years ago

"Mexican Migrant Caravan Faces Setback as Promised Papers Fail to Materialize"

A caravan of about 2,000 migrants, originally part of a larger group of 6,000, resumed their journey through southern Mexico after the Mexican government failed to provide promised papers allowing them to travel to the U.S. border. The migrants, including families, expressed frustration and anger at being unable to continue their journey after being given papers that only allowed them to remain in the southern state of Chiapas. The U.S. has pressured Mexico to stem the flow of migrants, leading to discussions about enforcement and deportations. Despite a recent drop in migrant crossings, Mexico has seen a significant number of migrants moving through the country, disrupting trade and fueling anti-immigrant sentiment.

via The Associated Press|
#border#immigration#mexico
world-news2 years ago

"Mexican Migrant Caravan Faces Setback as Government Fails to Deliver Promised Papers"

A migrant caravan of about 2,000 individuals, originally comprising 6,000 migrants from Venezuela, Cuba, and Central America, resumed their journey through southern Mexico after the Mexican government failed to provide promised papers for transit or exit visas to the U.S. border. The migrants were given papers that restricted them to the southern state of Chiapas, leading to frustration and anger. The U.S. has pressured Mexico to stem the flow of migrants, and Mexican officials have discussed ways to address the issue. The number of migrants moving through Mexico has risen, disrupting bilateral trade and stoking anti-immigrant sentiment.

via Yahoo News|
#central-america#immigration#mexico
immigration2 years ago

"Elon Musk comments on growing migrant caravan heading to US-Mexico border"

Elon Musk commented on the massive migrant caravan heading to the US-Mexico border, describing the scale of illegal immigration as "staggering." One of the organizers of the caravan claimed that Latin American countries are conspiring against the United States and fueling the flow of migrants northward. The organizer criticized the Biden administration for dropping the ball on immigration and allowing it to be weaponized by politicians. Musk, who has been investing in Texas, visited the US-Mexico border in September and spoke about immigration issues. The march of migrants from Mexico's main processing center is one of the largest since June 2022, with an estimated 10,000 migrants arriving at the US border in recent weeks.

via Fox Business|
#elon-musk#illegal-immigration#immigration
immigration2 years ago

Migrant Caravan Organizer Accuses Latin American Nations of Conspiring Against US, Fueling Border Crisis

Irineo Mujica, one of the organizers of a migrant caravan heading towards the US southern border, claims that Latin American countries are conspiring against the United States to fuel the immigration crisis. He criticizes the Biden administration for mishandling the situation and believes that the US has lost respect from other countries. Mujica also blames Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador for his role in facilitating the migration. He argues that Latin American nations are working together to demand money from the US and that immigration is being weaponized against the US.

via Fox News|
#biden-administration#border-crisis#immigration
immigration2 years ago

Massive Migrant Caravan Surges Towards US Border, Seeking Faster Entry

Around 5,000 migrants, including individuals from Central America, Venezuela, Cuba, and Haiti, have embarked on a journey from southern Mexico towards the northern border region with the United States. Frustrated with the lengthy processing times for their refugee or exit visa applications, the migrants decided to march after waiting for weeks or months at the main immigration processing center in Tapachula. This caravan is the largest since June 2022 and comes at a time when President Biden is facing pressure to address the influx of undocumented immigrants at the US-Mexico border.

via Daily Mail|
#central-america#immigration#mexico
immigration2 years ago

Massive migrant protest march in Mexico demands end to detention centers.

Irineo Mújica, an immigration activist, and six migrants had their lips sewn shut to protest the Mexican government's slow response in providing permits that would allow migrants to move freely towards the US border. The group of 3,000 migrants from Latin America and Asia has been traveling by foot since Sunday and expects to reach Mexico City next Tuesday. The decision to sew their lips close was also done to show support for the families of the 40 migrants who died in a National Institute of Migration detention center in the northern border city of Ciudad Juárez on March 27.

via Daily Mail|
#human-rights#immigration#irineo-mujica
immigration2 years ago

Massive migrant caravan marches towards U.S. border and demands end to detention centers.

A group of at least 3,000 migrants, including Central and South Americans, as well as foreign nationals from China and other Asian countries, are making their way through Mexico towards the US southern border. The group is demanding exit visas or legal documents from the Mexican government to continue their journey. They are also calling for the closure of National Immigration Institute detention centers and justice for the 40 migrants who died in a fire at one of the centers. The migrants expect to reach Mexico City within 10 days, but many are expected to continue north to the US border and challenge the Biden administration's immigration policies.

via Daily Mail|
#human-rights#immigration#mexico
immigration2 years ago

Migrant caravan en route to Mexico City for faster US legal process.

Thousands of migrants, mostly Venezuelans, have formed a new caravan to head for Mexico City to speed up their applications for U.S. asylum. The new caravan has about 3,000 migrants, some from China and other Asian countries. The migrants are protesting against the detention centers and demanding their closure. Last month, about 40 people died in a fire in one such center in Ciudad Juarez in northern Mexico.

via Yahoo News|
#detention-centers#immigration#mexico-city
migration2 years ago

Migrant caravan en route to Mexico City for faster US legal process.

Thousands of migrants, mostly Venezuelans, have formed a new caravan in southern Mexico to head for the capital, Mexico City, to speed up their applications for U.S. asylum. The new caravan has about 3,000 migrants, some from China and other Asian countries. The migrants are protesting against the detention centers and demanding their closure. They hope to reach Mexico City in about 10 days.

via Reuters.com|
#detention-centers#mexico-city#migrant-caravan