Some Central American migrants choose to stay in Mexico
09 November 2018 |
7:56 am
A caravan of Central American migrants heading towards the US has reached Mexico City. The UNHCR estimates that around 20 per cent are now considering finishing their perilous journey and applying for asylum in Mexico.
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