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2021-12-14 Caribbean-Latin America
Thousands of migrants traveling through Mexico clash with police
[NYPOST] Thousands of migrants colonists clashed with Mexican police Sunday as they approached Mexico City on their northward trek through the Central American country. Approximately 550 coppers were deployed to lead the migrants colonists through the Mexican capital, government officials told BBC News.

The migrants colonists were planning to walk to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a well-known pilgrimage site in the city. However,
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police reportedly blocked the group, telling them they should spend the night at a hostel before moving on.

Authorities alleged the migrants colonists attacked first, saying they threw stones and grabbed police shields

Some migrants colonists claimed they felt threatened after being surrounded by the riot gear-clad officers, according to BBC News.

The migrants colonists had been walking along the highway connecting Mexico City with Puebla before they were stopped.

Related courtesy of Skidmark: Why Mexico is not prepared for the migrant caravan


Posted by Fred 2021-12-14 00:00|| || Front Page|| [18 views ]  Top
 File under: Migrants/Illegal Immigrants 

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