A group of over 1,000 immigrants from Central America has stopped in Mexico, abandoning previous plans to enter the US.
Comprised mostly of Honduran refugees, the caravan was organized as part of an annual “awareness campaign” led by a group called People Without Borders. The organization has accompanied migrants to the US for over 15 years.
In the past, such caravans were directed to the US border in hopes of securing asylum for the individuals. On Tuesday, People Without Borders announced they will no longer continue their planned trek to the US with the current caravan.
President Trump announced a proclamation on Wednesday to send National Guard troops to protect the US border in expectation of the caravan’s arrival.
