Mexico Launches Bus Service for Migrants to US Border

The Mexican government has launched an 'Emerging Safe Mobility Corridor' to provide escorted bus rides for non-Mexican migrants with asylum appointments in the U.S., departing from Villahermosa and Tapachula. This initiative follows the recent expansion of the CBP One app, which now allows migrants in southern Mexico to request asylum appointments, previously limited to central and northern regions. The goal is to keep migrants farther from the U.S. border while ensuring their safety during transit, as buses will be escorted by security forces. Migrants using this service will receive a 20-day transit permit and meals during the journey, addressing concerns about the lack of work and long waiting times in southern Mexico. This measure aims to reduce the dangerous travel conditions migrants face when attempting to reach the border on foot, especially following recent accidents. The introduction of this program marks a shift in Mexico's immigration strategy as it seeks to manage the flow of migrants more effectively.