Scapegoated by Trump, Central American Migrants Turn to Mexico for Asylum
John Holman - Al Jazeera
go to original
May 22, 2017
EnglishFrenchSpanish



The Central American nations of El Salvador and Honduras have been ranked among the most dangerous in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled the violence, setting their sights on getting into the US.

But with the Trump administration's tough stance on immigration, many are increasingly looking to Mexico instead.

Related: Regularization of Haitians Blocked in Mexico (Haiti Libre)

Related: New Report Documents U.S. Border Agents Illegally Turning Away Asylum Seekers at U.S. Border (Human Rights First)

Related: Mexicans Asking for Political Asylum in the US Pretend They Are Central Amercans (The Fulano Forum)

We invite you to add your charity or supporting organizations' news stories and coming events to PVAngels so we can share them with the world. Do it now!

Celebrate a Healthy Lifestyle

Health and WellnessFrom activities like hiking, swimming, bike riding and yoga, to restaurants offering healthy menus, Vallarta-Nayarit is the ideal place to continue - or start - your healthy lifestyle routine.

News & Views to Staying Healthy

From the Bay & Beyond

Discover Vallarta-Nayarit

Banderas Bay offers 34 miles of incomparable coastline in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit, and home to Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit's many great destinations.