Central Americans still dream of reaching the United States as Mexico cracks down on migrants entering the country. Mexico has promised to deploy 6,000 National Guard troops to its southern border on Monday to deter Central Americans from trekking toward the American dream. Thousands of Central Americans have also applied for asylum to start new lives in Mexico. Back in Pérez’s hometown of San Marcos, there are restaurants, schools, stores and a picturesque central plaza rimmed by misty mountains. Buses roll out of San Marcos every day from stations lined with backpacks for sale to those making the journey north.

Source: Washington Post June 10, 2019 18:05 UTC