Mexico works to deter new migrant caravan heading north to U.S. border
UPDATED 6:14 AM PT – Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Authorities are blocking U.S. bound migrants from entering a Southern Mexican city. The Central American caravan moved through the southern state of Chiapas Tuesday before they were stopped in the town of Huixtla.
Although many are held outside the town waiting to gain access, reports have suggested the process is slow.
“The truth is we are not getting any answers. We are not advancing. They tell us to wait, and sometimes they tell us to go back. Honestly, it’s not fair to have us waiting.” — Tania Vazquez, Honduran migrant
The municipality declared an emergency earlier this week as people continue to pour into the town. Officials claimed the majority of the caravan did not come peacefully, and urged business owners to close their shops and advised townspeople to remain indoors.
Huixtla officials attempted to block the upcoming surge from entering, and even offered shelters further away. However, some managed to push past the police to take shelter in the town center. 5,000 migrants are still making their way to Huixtla by walking along highways.
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