2023-06-06 03:36:10
MATAMOROS, Tamaulipas.- A human stampede made up of Central American migrants forced their way into the United States through the New International Bridge in Matamoros, Tamaulipas.
hundreds of foreigners Venezuelans, Hondurans and Salvadorans they managed to get as far as the line that divides Matamoros from Brownsville, Texas, in a desperate attempt to gain political asylum.
Mexican authorities nothing they might do to contain migrants who were congregating in small groups, to later launch to the American side.
Migrants stampede to enter the US by force
Videos posted on social media show migrants hanging around the bridge until you get in and sneak away forming a long line to the surprise of people who they waited by car or on footmove to the American side.
Given this, the Mexican authorities They decided to close the circulation for vehiclesalthough it was impossible to stop the large number of migrants that continued to enter.
Approaching the United States, Customs and Border Protection staff He called a halt to them, which they ignored.
Migrant stampede forcibly enters the United States
Women and men even with children in their arms rushed forward screaming without caring regarding the safety of minors.
Upon arriving at the CBP guardhouse They found the closed cyclonic doors, which they managed to open to continue advancing.
Border Patrol contains the migrant stampede
A video shows a Customs and Border Protection agent try to stop the rush of peoplewhich turned out to be impossible.
migrants They managed to get inside and meters later they were contained by CBP personnel.
Until now, the US authorities have not issued information on how many migrants managed to enter and if they will be deported soon.
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