Hundreds of migrants forcefully cross the border between Ciudad Juárez and El Paso to demand asylum

This Sunday, the border bridge between Ciudad Juárez (Mexico) and El Paso (USA) was overwhelmed by hundreds of migrants who tried to enter the United States by force.

Hundreds of people, the majority of Venezuelan origin, broke through the Mexican lines and reached Texas soil, where border agents managed to contain them with the help of barbed wire, shields and cement blocks.

Frustrated by problems getting asylum appointments, the migrants arrived at the bridge after a rumor spread that Washington would allow them access.

“We just want to get in to have a future and help our families,” Camila Cruz, an 18-year-old Venezuelan, said through sobs.

Given the commotion, the US authorities chose to close the border bridge, one of the most important crossings between the two countries, for five hours.

Many immigrants have grown fed up with the asylum process since the Joe Biden administration made available an app called CBP One, which was meant to expedite applications.

Migrants say the app is plagued by persistent flaws and high demand, leaving them in limbo in dangerous border regions.

The US Department of Homeland Security has said that recent updates to the app will simplify and speed up the process.

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