San Pedro Sula.
The authorities of the National Police they continue to implement control strategies in order to prevent the mobilization of caravans of migrants, as the last one left last night with at least 250 people from the San Pedro Sula Terminal and continued its march this Thursday.
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Commissioner Julián Hernández |
According to the commissioner Julián Hernández, Head of the Border Police, “organized crime is promoting caravans, it is sad to watch families move in hopes of improving their living conditions and exposing themselves to falling into the hands of these criminals “.
Hernandez also detailed that the caravans are constantly promoted in the different digital platforms for alleged “coyotes” seeking to relocate people wishing to reach U.S. territory.
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The official also added that “we have an approximate 7,000 police officers distributed on the routes where migrant caravans pass in order to ensure the safety of our compatriots “.
The National Police urged Hondurans not to risk their lives or those of their families, “believing in the false promises of people who promote such activities.”
Extreme closure in front of caravans
The Government of Mexico reiterated this Thursday through a statement which does not promote or allow the entry of caravans of migrants into its territory, while ensuring that it will continue in inclination to its migration law and sanitary measures implemented to combat the covid-19 pandemic.
He recalled that the irregular displacement of people poses great risks as a result of the current situation characterized by the pandemic, as in this country alone there are more than 136,000 deaths from the virus, while the estimated number of active cases of the new strain of coronavirus stands at more than 98,000.
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“The government urges migrants to enter the country on a regular basis, with full respect for established migration regulations and health protocols. Do not risk their lives or those of their families, nor do they endanger their integrity in the country. to run the risk of being victims of organized crime during the journey “, the statement from Mexico states.
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