The surge of migrants trekking north mostly from South America has placed increasing pressure on Mexico as the country applies a range of tactics to quell arrivals.
The surge of migrants trekking north mostly from South America has placed increasing pressure on Mexico as the country applies a range of tactics to quell arrivals.
In April, nearly 30,000 humanitarian visas were issued to migrants, according to government data, more than triple the monthly average in the first three months of the year.
The program to speed up refugee arrivals will allow private citizens to sponsor families in their communities after raising funds and undergoing training.
A year after the evacuation, families have resettled in the United States with the assistance of nonprofits helping with rent, business training and educational support.