04:06Mexico City has emerged as a crucial waypoint for hundreds of migrants seeking asylum in the United States, with its migrant camps filling up as individuals aim to cross the border. One of the primary hubs is the La Soledad migration camp, located near the Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Church, which currently hosts nearly 500 people, including many pregnant women determined to reach the US before giving birth.
The camp offers shelter and essential support as these individuals await their chance to apply for legal entry into the US via the CBP One platform, a vital resource for securing appointments to enter the country through a formal process.
Elisabeth, a migrant from Honduras, explained her reasons for migrating in footage filmed on Sunday: “Why did I migrate? Because in our country, there is no work for pregnant women and single mothers.” She believes that her child will have better opportunities in the US.
Some women have faced long waits; for instance, Lynda Sarahi has been waiting for her asylum application to be processed for nearly nine months. “We walked from Guatemala and all of Mexico too; we walked all of that,” she said. Lynda also recounted the challenges of their journey, including a migrant caravan incident where they were kidnapped and scammed, calling it "the hardest thing."
An 18-year-old pregnant girl shared her hopes of reuniting with her mother in the US after travelling since March. “We already went up (to the US) and they returned us from Texas. Again, now we are in Mexico City,” she stated.
The girl described the difficulties of her journey, which included walking nine days straight—five of which were without food. “We have not been able to request the appointment for asylum. I have to get my mum's permission first because in the United States, the age of majority is 21, and I'm currently 18,” the Venezuelan migrant said.
Overall, Mexico has seen a significant increase in migrants from Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and other countries hoping to enter the US. While irregular migration through Mexico has decreased by 66 per cent, approximately 712,000 migrants have arrived in Mexico during the first half of the year.
'We walked to Guatemala and all of Mexico too' - Mexico City swells with pregnant migrants awaiting asylum in the US
Mexico City has emerged as a crucial waypoint for hundreds of migrants seeking asylum in the United States, with its migrant camps filling up as individuals aim to cross the border. One of the primary hubs is the La Soledad migration camp, located near the Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Church, which currently hosts nearly 500 people, including many pregnant women determined to reach the US before giving birth.
The camp offers shelter and essential support as these individuals await their chance to apply for legal entry into the US via the CBP One platform, a vital resource for securing appointments to enter the country through a formal process.
Elisabeth, a migrant from Honduras, explained her reasons for migrating in footage filmed on Sunday: “Why did I migrate? Because in our country, there is no work for pregnant women and single mothers.” She believes that her child will have better opportunities in the US.
Some women have faced long waits; for instance, Lynda Sarahi has been waiting for her asylum application to be processed for nearly nine months. “We walked from Guatemala and all of Mexico too; we walked all of that,” she said. Lynda also recounted the challenges of their journey, including a migrant caravan incident where they were kidnapped and scammed, calling it "the hardest thing."
An 18-year-old pregnant girl shared her hopes of reuniting with her mother in the US after travelling since March. “We already went up (to the US) and they returned us from Texas. Again, now we are in Mexico City,” she stated.
The girl described the difficulties of her journey, which included walking nine days straight—five of which were without food. “We have not been able to request the appointment for asylum. I have to get my mum's permission first because in the United States, the age of majority is 21, and I'm currently 18,” the Venezuelan migrant said.
Overall, Mexico has seen a significant increase in migrants from Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and other countries hoping to enter the US. While irregular migration through Mexico has decreased by 66 per cent, approximately 712,000 migrants have arrived in Mexico during the first half of the year.
Mexico City has emerged as a crucial waypoint for hundreds of migrants seeking asylum in the United States, with its migrant camps filling up as individuals aim to cross the border. One of the primary hubs is the La Soledad migration camp, located near the Nuestra Senora de la Soledad Church, which currently hosts nearly 500 people, including many pregnant women determined to reach the US before giving birth.
The camp offers shelter and essential support as these individuals await their chance to apply for legal entry into the US via the CBP One platform, a vital resource for securing appointments to enter the country through a formal process.
Elisabeth, a migrant from Honduras, explained her reasons for migrating in footage filmed on Sunday: “Why did I migrate? Because in our country, there is no work for pregnant women and single mothers.” She believes that her child will have better opportunities in the US.
Some women have faced long waits; for instance, Lynda Sarahi has been waiting for her asylum application to be processed for nearly nine months. “We walked from Guatemala and all of Mexico too; we walked all of that,” she said. Lynda also recounted the challenges of their journey, including a migrant caravan incident where they were kidnapped and scammed, calling it "the hardest thing."
An 18-year-old pregnant girl shared her hopes of reuniting with her mother in the US after travelling since March. “We already went up (to the US) and they returned us from Texas. Again, now we are in Mexico City,” she stated.
The girl described the difficulties of her journey, which included walking nine days straight—five of which were without food. “We have not been able to request the appointment for asylum. I have to get my mum's permission first because in the United States, the age of majority is 21, and I'm currently 18,” the Venezuelan migrant said.
Overall, Mexico has seen a significant increase in migrants from Haiti, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and other countries hoping to enter the US. While irregular migration through Mexico has decreased by 66 per cent, approximately 712,000 migrants have arrived in Mexico during the first half of the year.