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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-06-16

Mexico Becomes Top Refuge Choice for Migrants in Latin America

Data from the UNHCR reveals that Mexico has become the primary destination for asylum seekers in Latin America, receiving over 70,000 applications in 2025. The southern state of Chiapas remains the leading region processing these humanitarian requests. This trend highlights Mexico's shifting role from a transit country to a final destination.


De acuerdo con el ACNUR, mรกs de 70 mil personas solicitaron asilo en Mรฉxico durante 2025; Chiapas es el principal receptor de solicitudes

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