More Central American migrants are seeking refuge in Mexico rather than take their chances in the US after Trump vowed to crack down on deportationThe number of people applying for asylum in Mexico has soared by more than 150% since Donald Trump was elected US president,as more Central American migrants seek refuge in Mexico rather than take their chances in the United States.
Mexico’s refugee agency (Comar) received 5421 asylum applications between November 2016 and March, a 150% rise from the same period the preceding year. Related: Central America's rampant violence fuels an invisible refugee crisis Related: Mexican kidnappers pile distress on to Central Americans fleeing violence Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com