Video footage has emerged showing the caravan migrants in Tijuana storming the U.S. border, prompting the U.S. to shut down border crossings and deploy heavy border security in the area.
Footage shows the migrants becoming violent by throwing rocks at the U.S. border patrol near the border fence.
Hundreds try to storm the border. Expect significant US response #tijuana pic.twitter.com/0T50XUnXtY
— emma murphy (@emmamurphyitv) November 25, 2018
Reports have been surfacing over the last week alleging that many of the migrants, rather than wait to make their asylum claims in Mexico, have opted to illegally cross into the U.S. instead.
Here’s moment right before shot bang. You can see some rocks being thrown. pic.twitter.com/p0M9p7Rx4G
— WendyFry (@WendyFry_) November 25, 2018
BREAKING NEWS: Illegal immigrants are reportedly storming the U.S. border from the Mexican city of Tijuana right now. pic.twitter.com/IIRucrqfvx
— BNL NEWS (@BreakingNLive) November 25, 2018
It also shows Mexican law enforcement clashing with the caravan trying to storm the U.S. border.
BREAKING NEWS: Violence is breaking out at the U.S. – Mexico border near Tijuana at the San Ysidro border crossing, after illegal immigrants try to storm the border.
Developing… pic.twitter.com/pV6RpUO0Tx— BNL NEWS (@BreakingNLive) November 25, 2018
The caravan was waving the Honduran flag and chanting, “We are not criminals! We are international workers!” according to Sky News.
BREAKING: Heavy border security deployed near Tijuana border town to make sure nobody illegally crosses U.S. – Mexican border into the U.S. illegally. pic.twitter.com/AgVU1RGwxU
— BNL NEWS (@BreakingNLive) November 25, 2018
U.S. officials shot tear gas at the crowd to dispel the clashes, reported the Associated Press.
Sorry not sorry. Come here legally. pic.twitter.com/hHFkJbEbT3
— Rosie Memos (@almostjingo) November 25, 2018
The migrants broke through the fence and were repelled with pepper spray smoke pellets. #MigrantCaravan pic.twitter.com/pC8dDFRfOy
— The Epoch Times (@EpochTimes) November 25, 2018
The U.S. also shut down border crossings in the Tijuana area in response to the siege.
BREAKING: U.S. – Mexican border crossing near Tijuana completely shut down after dozens of illegal immigrants tried to cross.
Photo from the scene: pic.twitter.com/qVFQwtKfZw— BNL NEWS (@BreakingNLive) November 25, 2018
“Southbound lanes into Mexico at the San Ysidro port of entry are currently closed. Updates will be provided,” the San Diego Customs & Border Protection tweeted Sunday.
Southbound lanes into Mexico at the San Ysidro port of entry are currently closed. Updates will be provided.
— CBP San Diego (@CBPSanDiego) November 25, 2018
“In addition, northbound vehicle traffic processing at San Ysidro is currently suspended.”
In addition, northbound vehicle traffic processing at San Ysidro is currently suspended. Updates will be provided as they become available.
— CBP San Diego (@CBPSanDiego) November 25, 2018
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said in a statement that the U.S. government “will not accept this type of lawlessness will not hesitate to shut down ports of entry.”
DHS Sec. Nielsen issues statement on San Ysidro Port of Entry closure: “As I have continually stated, DHS will not tolerate this type of lawlessness and will not hesitate to shut down ports of entry for security and public safety reasons.” https://t.co/qityKL6n9A pic.twitter.com/4eDIgMbNIr
— ABC News (@ABC) November 25, 2018
Earlier Sunday, President Trump warned Mexico that it would be in its best interest to prevent the caravan from reaching the U.S. border.
“Would be very SMART if Mexico would stop the Caravans long before they get to our Southern Border, or if originating countries would not let them form (it is a way they get certain people out of their country and dump in U.S. No longer). Dems created this problem. No crossings!” he tweeted.
Would be very SMART if Mexico would stop the Caravans long before they get to our Southern Border, or if originating countries would not let them form (it is a way they get certain people out of their country and dump in U.S. No longer). Dems created this problem. No crossings!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 25, 2018
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