TAPACHULA.
Small groups of Honduran migrants they arrived in the last hours at the border between Mexico and Guatemala, after mocking the forces of the National Civil Police ial ‘ Guatemalan Army to try to enter Mexican territory.
In the city of Tecún Umán, GuatemalaDozens of migrants are seen resting in groups, others wandering around and some more in search of help to ask for food that will allow them to remain in Guatemalan territory.
Three days ago, some Honduran migrants surrounded the checkpoints of the Government of Guatemala and since then they have come to hostels or shelters in search of refuge; but they are not accepted. They only provide them with food, water and cleaning equipment.
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Mexican reinforcement The border is guarded by 800 officers from the Secretary of the Navy, National Guard and the Army. |
Up to this city, border with Mexico, Hundreds of migrants continue to arrive to regroup and dodge the authorities Guatemala i Mexico through ponds with which to cross the Suchiate river and for the blind spots they have along the 700 kilometers of the border that the two countries share.
Operative
On the border with Mexico, the Government of Guatemala has strengthened the operations of the Army and the National Civil Police.
On the outskirts of this place and on the banks of the Suchiate river, Agents maintain purrs to prevent people from climbing ponds and venturing to cross Mexican soil.
Percy Cervera, Priest administrator of the House of the Migrant of Tecún UmánHe said that for the past three days small groups ranging from five to 20 people have been arriving on their own. the House of the Migrant, Now with the covid-19 pandemic, it only manages to house 20 or 30 migrants for health measures.