Amidst a rising number of migrants stranded in Mexico seeking U.S. asylum, frustrations are escalating in Mexico City, where tent cities have formed. The shutdown of the asylum system under the Trump administration has compounded the pressures on this historically migrant-friendly nation. Residents are protesting as migrants, including those fleeing Venezuela and Guatemala, remain in limbo. The CBP One app enabled asylum seekers to secure appointments in the U.S.; however, the uncertainty surrounding their status is leading to an increase in tensions between migrants and locals.
In Mexico City, migrants are building tent cities and facing protests from residents, reflecting a growing frustration over the increasing number of stranded individuals seeking asylum.
With many migrants unable to secure appointments through the U.S. asylum system, they find themselves in limbo, desperate and uncertain about their future.
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