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Migrant 'caravan' at U.S.-Mexico border prepares for mass crossing
Reuters ^ | 26 Apr 18 | Delphine Schrank

Posted on 04/26/2018 2:15:35 AM PDT by SkyPilot

Hundreds of Central American migrants from a caravan that crossed Mexico reunited in Tijuana on Wednesday and planned to cross the border together this weekend in defiance of threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to repel them.

The timing of the migrants arrival could compromise a flurry of talks this week to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which Trump has repeatedly threatened to scrap if Mexico does not crack down on the flow of Central Americans through its territory.

Busloads of migrants began arriving on Tuesday at a shelter that was a five minute-walk from the border and within sight of a U.S. flag waving under an overpass connecting the two countries.

While many rested in tents after a month-long journey across Mexico, others wandered up to the border to contemplate the next stage in their journey.

"The wall doesn't look that tall," said Kimberly George, a 15-year-old girl from Honduras as she looked toward a stunted barrier a few feet away. "I really want to cross it."

Migrants said they fled their homes in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras because of death threats from local gangs, the murder of family members or political persecution.

Moving from town to town, the migrant caravan became a stumbling block for U.S.-Mexico relations after Trump unleashed a series of tweets in early April, telling Mexican authorities to stop them.

More busloads of migrants arrived during the course of the day, overflowing the first shelter. Local migrant aid groups said it was the biggest single group they had seen arrive together as they scrambled to find places in ten shelters.

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TOPICS: Breaking News; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: aliens; border; bordersecurity; caravan; illegals; mexico; patriot08; trump; trumpillegals
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To: SkyPilot

50 Caliber practice to commence!


101 posted on 04/26/2018 1:14:13 PM PDT by packrat35 (Pelosi is only on loan to the world from Satan. Hopefully he will soon want his baby killer back)
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To: Netz

“they want in to find a better life an employment.”

Have you seen the crime statistics in the invaded areas? The welfare and food stamps stats?

How about the stats on how their numerous offspring do in school? The kids WE pay for school, medical, food, shelter, everything for.

Then they refuse to speak English, hate the US, and celebrate where they came from.

I escaped Mexifornia. I know what I’m talking. Move to a border state if you think illegals are so wonderful.


102 posted on 04/26/2018 4:41:58 PM PDT by CottonBall (Thank you , Julian!)
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To: SkyPilot

Excellent list, SP.

Now, how come we’re not hearing what Trump will do?


103 posted on 04/26/2018 4:43:28 PM PDT by CottonBall (Thank you , Julian!)
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To: CottonBall

Never said they illegals and hoards are wonderful.

The main impetus for immigration waves 1870-1924 were to better their lot. These were different people, seeking a better way by becoming Americans not by tearing her down or abusing the rights. I agree with you wholeheartedly.


104 posted on 04/28/2018 9:41:43 PM PDT by Netz ( and looking for a way ti IMPROVE mankind.)
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To: Netz

excellent, i thought you were making a case FOR illegals. i’m glad we are on the same page.

i think many who believe the MSM on how wonderful and hardworking illegals are have never been living among them. we escaped mexifornia but i try to educate people here that we don’t want the invasion here. a friend of mine still trapped in mexifornia says crime is so bad now, there is a break in every week in her neighborhood, in Bakersfield.


105 posted on 04/29/2018 5:25:39 AM PDT by CottonBall (Thank you , Julian!)
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To: CottonBall

If you escaped “Mexifornia” then you must be familiar with the works of Professor Victor Davis Hanson?


106 posted on 04/29/2018 9:44:51 PM PDT by Netz ( and looking for a way ti IMPROVE mankind.)
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To: Netz

never heard of him


107 posted on 04/30/2018 4:51:19 AM PDT by CottonBall (Thank you , Julian!)
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To: SkyPilot
"The wall doesn't look that tall," said Kimberly George, a 15-year-old girl from Honduras as she looked toward a stunted barrier a few feet away. "I really want to cross it."

I cannot imagine a better advertisement for Trump to use when promoting a mega-wall...

108 posted on 04/30/2018 4:58:00 AM PDT by Teacher317 (We have now sunk to a depth at which restatement of the obvious is the first duty of intelligent men)
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To: Tammy8
Re; your insults, thanks for letting FR know your true nature.

I repeat; no one trusted and believed in Trump more than I, but if he couldn't stop the flood of hostile invaders across our borders then he should not have promised he would do so.

109 posted on 05/14/2018 5:53:12 AM PDT by patriot08 ( 5th generation Texan- girl type. Check out my Texas page! (in my bio))
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