By Zoila Palma: Today, a migrant caravan of more than 600 Central American migrants set off from Tapachula, Mexico, heading toward the United States in search of better opportunities.
Telemundo reports that the group is reportedly asking the Mexican government for permits to travel toward the northern border, while thousands of other migrants remain stranded in the city, awaiting responses to their asylum applications.
Just weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a warning to a migrant caravan in Mexico reiterating that under the leadership of President Trump and Homeland Secretary Mullin, the border has remained closed and secured for the last 16 months.
At the time, DHS said, “Any migrants considering making the journey to the southern border should be aware that the days of “catch and release” are over, “and Biden’s disastrous open border policy has been SEALED SHUT.”
“Anyone attempting to illegally enter the United States will be apprehended, prosecuted, and removed from the country,” it added.
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