Report: U.S., Mexico Agree On Plan To Have Asylum Seekers Wait In Mexico
- 5 years ago
The Washington Post reports that the US and Mexico have agreed on a plan to have asylum seekers wait in Mexico during their application processing.
The White House has reportedly made a deal with Mexico's incoming administration to have migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. wait in Mexico while their cases are being processed.
According to the Washington Post, the plan, called "Remain in Mexico," was confirmed by Mexico's incoming interior minister Olga Sánchez Cordero who said, "For now, we have agreed to this policy of Remain in Mexico."
"The medium- and long-term solution is that people don't migrate. Mexico has open arms and everything, but imagine, one caravan after another after another, that would also be a problem for us," she added.
The plan has not yet been formalized and could still face legal issues, but U.S. officials are said to believe it could help stem the rising numbers of asylum seekers coming largely from Central America and also end the "catch and release" system President Trump has criticized.
Mexico, meanwhile, has reportedly not asked for financial help to offset their expenses, but instead, southern officials have indicated it could be a way to start strengthening the region overall.
For his part, Trump has remained quiet about the specific deal, but he has been increasingly outspoken about the need for border security, reports CNN.
On Thursday, he threatened to close the entire southern border in response to a group of migrants from Central America making their way to the U.S.--many of whom are said to be seeking asylum.
And the following day, Trump tweeted: "Republicans and Democrats MUST come together, finally, with a major Border Security package, which will include funding for the Wall. After 40 years of talk, it is finally time for action. Fix the Border, for once and for all, NOW!"
The White House has reportedly made a deal with Mexico's incoming administration to have migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. wait in Mexico while their cases are being processed.
According to the Washington Post, the plan, called "Remain in Mexico," was confirmed by Mexico's incoming interior minister Olga Sánchez Cordero who said, "For now, we have agreed to this policy of Remain in Mexico."
"The medium- and long-term solution is that people don't migrate. Mexico has open arms and everything, but imagine, one caravan after another after another, that would also be a problem for us," she added.
The plan has not yet been formalized and could still face legal issues, but U.S. officials are said to believe it could help stem the rising numbers of asylum seekers coming largely from Central America and also end the "catch and release" system President Trump has criticized.
Mexico, meanwhile, has reportedly not asked for financial help to offset their expenses, but instead, southern officials have indicated it could be a way to start strengthening the region overall.
For his part, Trump has remained quiet about the specific deal, but he has been increasingly outspoken about the need for border security, reports CNN.
On Thursday, he threatened to close the entire southern border in response to a group of migrants from Central America making their way to the U.S.--many of whom are said to be seeking asylum.
And the following day, Trump tweeted: "Republicans and Democrats MUST come together, finally, with a major Border Security package, which will include funding for the Wall. After 40 years of talk, it is finally time for action. Fix the Border, for once and for all, NOW!"