- Title: Migrant camp in La Merced region dismantled by Mexican authorities
- Date: 2nd April 2025
- Summary: Migrant camp in La Merced region dismantled by Mexican authorities SHOTLIST MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (APRIL 1, 2025) (ANADOLU - ACCESS ALL) 1. VARIOUS OF WORKERS CLEANING SHACKS BUILT BY MIGRANTS SCRIPT Mexican authorities dismantle a migrant camp in the La Merced neighborhood of Mexico City on Tuesday, April 1. The camp, which had housed hundreds of migrants seeking refuge, was cleared by officers who arrived at the site early in the morning. The operation, carried out under government orders, aimed to relocate the migrants and address concerns about overcrowding and security in the area. The authorities have stated that they are working on alternative solutions for the evacuees, including temporary accommodation and support services. The migrants planned to travel through Mexico to reach the US, fleeing violence and economic hardship in their home countries.
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