Left in the lurch
Briefly

The cancellation of the CBP One app by the Trump administration has created significant complications for asylum seekers. Giovanni Martino's journey from Venezuela highlights the arduous challenges faced by those fleeing dire circumstances, including kidnapping during the search for safety. After enduring a perilous journey through Central America, Martino and his family arrived at the US-Mexico border, only to be thwarted by the app's cancellation and the additional threat of violence. This situation has exacerbated the difficulties in seeking asylum, as many are stranded and vulnerable in border towns like Matamoros.
The plight of asylum seekers intensified when Trump canceled the CBP One app, disrupting their already precarious journey for safety and stability.
Giovanni Martino's harrowing story illustrates the extreme risks faced by those fleeing violence and poverty, compounded by bureaucratic obstacles to asylum.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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