The Mexican immigration authority had talks with representatives of the caravan and representatives from Central America, Venezuela, Haiti and other countries. The INM said, “With the agreements reached through our talks, migrants are prevented from becoming victims of criminals who are committed to trafficking in human beings or traffickers who expose migrants to unsafe conditions.” Many of the immigrants are from Venezuela and many of them are families with children. There are at least three different groups between the cities of Huixtla, Mapastepec and Escuintla in the Mexican state of Chiapas. A large number of them are still waiting to process immigration documents to continue their journey to the US. The Observatory for Human Rights released a report on June 6, stating that migrants and asylum seekers entering Mexico through its southern borders are abusing and struggling to obtain protection or legal status. Most migrants and asylum seekers said they were not trying to seek protection at a formal border crossing, fearing that INM agents would deport them, according to the HRW report. Some migrants and asylum seekers told HRW that they “sought border protection and were stopped by INM agents or security guards. Many said that INM agents prevented them from seeking refugee status in Mexico and pressured them to accept voluntary returns.” their. “
