Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latin America

Showing Original Post only (View all)

TexasTowelie

(126,436 posts)
Sat Mar 27, 2021, 02:08 AM Mar 2021

Transmigrants eager to enter Mexico [View all]

LOS INDIOS, Texas – As thousands of Central American migrants are on either sides of U.S.-Mexican border before they head to destinations all over the United States, hundreds of their fellow countrymen are waiting to go south.

These are not the adults and unaccompanied youngsters making today’s headlines but transient visitors crossing into Mexico’s territory from across Los Indios, Texas, to Tapachula, a Mexican city near the Guatemalan border.

Known as transmigrants, these travelers are stranded today on FM 509 until the U.S. and Mexican give them the go ahead to go south.

Vehicles of all different makes and models can be seen over a 5-mile stretch of the highway from FM 800 to the Free Trade International Bridge, or the last stop before they cross into Mexico.

Read more: https://riograndeguardian.com/transmigrants-eager-to-enter-mexico/

4 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Latin America»Transmigrants eager to en...»Reply #0