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The Guardian - US
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Thomas Graham in Tapachula

Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US

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People head from Ciudad Hidalgo to Tapachula, after crossing the Suchiate River on Mexico's southern border with Guatemala. Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human smugglers leaning against a wall.

They had already tried to sell their services to Tito, who was on his way to the US but, like everyone else there, found himself stuck in Tapachula, a town in southern Mexico that has become a global way station.

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