Migrant caravans heading to US stir up divisions in Mexico
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Thousands of Central American migrants have been making their way through Mexico for weeks, heading to the U.S. border. Despite the Mexican government’s efforts to stop them, their progress has stirred up divisions in Mexico.
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Mexican goods if the country doesn’t do more to stop the migrants from reaching the U.S. This has put pressure on Mexico to ramp up its immigration enforcement.
The Mexican government has deployed thousands of National Guard members to its southern border to prevent the migrants from crossing into the country. They have also offered migrants work visas and benefits to stay in southern Mexico.
However, some Mexicans see the migrants as a burden on their economy and worry that they will take away their jobs.
On the other hand, there are also Mexicans who are sympathetic to the migrants’ plight and believe that Mexico should offer them protection.
The debates and tensions surrounding the migrant caravans highlight the complexities of immigration issues not just in the U.S., but also in countries that serve as transit points for migrants on their journey.