San Pedro Sula.
The authorities of the National Police They continue to implement control strategies to prevent the mobilization of migrant caravans as the latter took off from the San Pedro Sula Terminal last night with at least 250 people and continued its march this Thursday.
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Commissioner Julián Hernández |
According to the commissioner Julian Hernandez, chief of border police, “Organized crime is promoting the caravans, it is sad to see families move in hopes of improving their living conditions and exposing themselves to falling into the hands of these criminals.”
Hernández also explained that the caravans are constantly being promoted in the different digital platforms for alleged “coyotes” trying to transfer people who want to reach United States territory.
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The official also added that “we have an estimate of 7,000 police officers spread across the routes migrant caravans travel through to ensure the safety of our fellow countrymen. “
The National Police called on Hondurans not to endanger their lives or their families, “because they believed in the false promises of people promoting these types of activities.”
Extreme closure for caravans
The government of Mexico echoed this Thursday through a statement that it does not promote or allow the entry of migrant caravans into its territory, while ensuring that it continues to comply with its immigration laws and the health measures taken to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
He recalled that the irregular movements of people pose great risks due to the current situation characterized by the pandemic, as there are more than 136,000 deaths from the virus in that country alone, while the number of active cases is estimated of the new strain of coronavirus stands at more than 98,000.
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“The government urges migrants to enter the country regularly, in full compliance with migration regulations and established health protocols. Do not risk your life or that of your family or endanger your integrity by risking to walk victims of organized crime during the trip, ”states the Mexico statement.
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