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About 300 migrants start walking north in southern Mexico, but goal is not US border
TAPACHULA, CHIAPAS STATE, MEXICO, AUG 6 – Migrants began a northward journey toward central Mexico after months of waiting for asylum, with authorities escorting them amid the arrest of an organizer accused of human trafficking.
- On Wednesday, about 300 migrants walked out of Tapachula, Chiapas state, after waiting months to seek legal status or asylum.
- With limited work and housing in Chiapas, Mexican government policies to contain migrants in southern Mexico have persisted, despite about 300 migrants walking north this Tuesday.
- While smaller than past migrant caravans, about 300 migrants, escorted by immigration agents, police, marines and paramedics, said their goal was central Mexico rather than the United States.
- About 300 migrants began their journey from Tapachula on Wednesday, not aiming for the US border, amid reports of NGO leader Luis García Villagrán's trafficking ties and pending arrest.
- Vázquez said the arrest highlighted government concern and urged easier legalization, while Johnny López plans to travel to Mexico City with his family after asylum rejection.
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About 300 migrants start walk north from southern Mexico. Their goal is not the US border
About 300 migrants have left a southern Mexican city with the goal to walk north. Meanwhile, the activist who helped organize them remains in police custody over human trafficking allegations.
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