Guatemala City (AP) - A significant number of Mexicans, totaling nearly 600 individuals, have crossed the border into Guatemala to seek refuge from the ongoing violence perpetrated by drug cartels in Mexico. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo has confirmed that his administration is actively collaborating with local authorities in Huehuetenango and the municipality of Cuilco to provide assistance to these Mexican refugees who are fleeing the conflict between rival groups within Mexico.
According to a government report obtained by The Associated Press, the refugees shared harrowing stories of leaving their homes due to severe food shortages and escalating violence between organized crime factions. The group of 580 individuals includes men, women, children, and elderly individuals, all seeking safety and respite from the turmoil.
