The migrants, among them children and pregnant women, were intercepted by the police at the Corindo border crossing, in Izabal province (east), IGM spokeswoman Alejandra Mena told the press.
The Guatemalan authorities arrested some 400 migrants yesterday Saturday at the border with Honduras, citizens of Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti in the majority, who intended to go to the USA, announced the migration institute (Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración, IGM).
The migrants, among them children and pregnant women, were intercepted by the police at the Corindo border crossing, in Izabal province (east), IGM spokeswoman Alejandra Mena told the press.
“Most of them are people with Venezuelan, Haitian and Cuban citizenship. Priority will be given to minors and pregnant women,” he added.
According to the IGM, another large group of migrants may try to enter Guatemala from Honduras in the next few hours; the government of right-wing President Alejandro Yamatei is taking action.
In addition to being the departure point for many immigrants seeking to enter the U.S. illegally, Guatemala is part of the route taken by thousands of people who flee their homelands to escape poverty or violence and try to reach American soil.
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