Mexican immigration authorities have reported an unprecedented number of refugee applications in 2021, mainly from Haitian citizens who have entered the country from the southern border in the state of Chiapas.
Mexico, which is a transit country for migrants seeking to reach the United States, faces a crisis not only due to the large number of migrants who are passing through, but also due to those who increasingly abandon their original dream and decide to stay. in Mexico.
In Aristegui, the coordinator of the Mexican Commission for Refugee Aid tells us about the work that the federal government is doing to process the growing number of refugee applications.