The head of the DMAM, Enrique Lucero Vazquez, pointed out that this barrier would create more frustration in the community and increase attempts to cross randomly, either by jumping over the wall, swimming or through secret passages, thereby adding to the challenge existing national and Paying attention to the backlog of foreign nationals.
Lucero Vázquez called on migrants and refugees in Tijuana not to despair and not try to enter the United States by force or hire lawyers who will not be able to resolve the issue.
He explained that this Tuesday, December 20, at midnight, was the deadline for the end of the public health measure Title 42, which is one of the border restrictions between Mexico and the United States, which the United States has designated as a COVID-19 emergency. implemented to prevent the spread of States increasingly deport people to Mexico.
The request to retain Title 42 was submitted by 19 conservative states, arguing that lifting that measure would cause massive and irreparable harm.
The director of DMAM asked to be informed of any change in this decision and to ask those living in shelters or sports units to stay put until it is certain that this measure has ended.
