"In its statement, the Mexican Foreign Ministry said the caravan is mainly made up of people from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador and that around 400 caravan participants who did not enter the country of Mexico lawfully had been repatriated to their countries of origin 'with the strict legal framework,' " the liberal network reported.
IRONY ALERT: Mexico Deports 400 Caravan Marchers Who Illegally Entered Country
"Under no circumstance does the government of Mexico promote illegal migration," it said.
The ministry said the circumstances of the caravan differed from those of previous years in that "the Mexican immigration authorities have proceeded to offer refuge in some cases, as well as other necessary protective measures."
Mexico "does not make immigration decisions for the United States or any other nation," the statement said, adding that the respective authorities "will decide whether to authorize or not the entry of those who are part of the caravan."
The ministry said the circumstances of the caravan differed from those of previous years in that "the Mexican immigration authorities have proceeded to offer refuge in some cases, as well as other necessary protective measures."
Mexico "does not make immigration decisions for the United States or any other nation," the statement said, adding that the respective authorities "will decide whether to authorize or not the entry of those who are part of the caravan."
IRONY ALERT: Mexico Deports 400 Caravan Marchers Who Illegally Entered Country