Tapachula

A Haitian vendor

Thousands of Haitians trying to reach the US are in limbo in Tapachula in southern Mexico

Migration

The city of Tapachula in southern Mexico, close to the border with Guatemala, has become a transit point for thousands of migrants from Haiti, and Central and South America. But it's now become a place where many are trapped in limbo. 

Thousands of Haitians trying to reach the US are in limbo in Tapachula in southern Mexico
Central American migrants are shown walking on a road and sidewalk spreading the length of the highway in frame near the border with Guatemala.

Thousands of US-bound migrants cross into Mexican border city

Conflict & Justice
Thousands of US-bound migrants cross into Mexican border city
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Immigration
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River

Some migrants are rethinking the US as their ultimate destination

Economics
Some migrants are rethinking the US as their ultimate destination
Ramirez

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Business
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