Migrants will not pass: The Pentagon will help block the border with Mexico
Units of the US Army will help border guards block the border with Mexico to avoid the uncontrolled infiltration of refugees from Honduras into the country, reports RIA News Statement by US Secretary of Defense James Mattis.
At present, concrete barriers and necessary equipment are being transferred to the border area.
According to Mattis, the details of the upcoming process, including the number of military personnel involved in it, are still being specified.
On the eve, the US Secretary of Homeland Security Kirsten Nielsen addressed the migrants on television. He advised refugees to abandon hopes of breaking into American territory. There is an established procedure for entry, and those who want to get into the United States must go through all the procedures prescribed by law, he added.
Meanwhile, migrants from Honduras, who are now on the Guatemalan-Mexican border, made an attempt on Sunday to break into the territory of Mexico - the last country separating them from the United States.
Clashes with law enforcement officers occurred on the bridge of the border crossing over the river Suchiat in Tekreun-Uman (Guatemala). Several women, children and policemen were injured. Embittered migrants threw stones, sticks and even personal belongings into the police cordon. In response, they received tear gas grenades. Among the victims - an eight-month baby.
People running away from poverty do not give up. Most of them are determined to get into the United States, despite the tough policies of the American authorities. According to Mexican law enforcement officers, there are currently more than 5 thousand migrants in the country. A column of 3,6 thousand people continues to move to the US border. Another 1,75 thousand people sought asylum in Mexico. The rest is still held on the border with Guatemala.
Earlier, Donald Trump said that terrorists from the Middle East are in a caravan of refugees and called the situation an emergency.
At present, concrete barriers and necessary equipment are being transferred to the border area.
According to Mattis, the details of the upcoming process, including the number of military personnel involved in it, are still being specified.
On the eve, the US Secretary of Homeland Security Kirsten Nielsen addressed the migrants on television. He advised refugees to abandon hopes of breaking into American territory. There is an established procedure for entry, and those who want to get into the United States must go through all the procedures prescribed by law, he added.
Meanwhile, migrants from Honduras, who are now on the Guatemalan-Mexican border, made an attempt on Sunday to break into the territory of Mexico - the last country separating them from the United States.
Clashes with law enforcement officers occurred on the bridge of the border crossing over the river Suchiat in Tekreun-Uman (Guatemala). Several women, children and policemen were injured. Embittered migrants threw stones, sticks and even personal belongings into the police cordon. In response, they received tear gas grenades. Among the victims - an eight-month baby.
People running away from poverty do not give up. Most of them are determined to get into the United States, despite the tough policies of the American authorities. According to Mexican law enforcement officers, there are currently more than 5 thousand migrants in the country. A column of 3,6 thousand people continues to move to the US border. Another 1,75 thousand people sought asylum in Mexico. The rest is still held on the border with Guatemala.
Earlier, Donald Trump said that terrorists from the Middle East are in a caravan of refugees and called the situation an emergency.
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