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Sana Khan

Thousands Of Migrants Move North From Southern Mexico, Amid Concerns Over Potential US Asylum Restrictions

Immigration emerges as a top issue for Texans as migrant apprehension decrease and violent rhetoric from Gov. Abbott continues (Credit: Getty Images)

Multiple Mexican news outlets have revealed that thousands of migrants in caravans are moving north from southern Mexico, with more expected to leave this week, as people fear United States asylum may be restricted if Donald Trump becomes president again.

According to the news outlets in Chiapas, Oaxaca and Tlaxcala, the first caravan of 600 to 800 people left Tapachula on Oct. 5. Many migrants are also reportedly stuck in Chiapas, struggling to find work and facing hunger.

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