Migrants storm an asylum office in Mexico

On this Monday in Tapachula, a town in the Mexican state of Chiapas, a huge commotion broke out when migrants, mainly from Haiti, but also from Cuba and Honduras, stormed an asylum office. Frustrated by administrative delays, the migrants toppled metal barricades to demand legal documents allowing them to move freely, with the ultimate hope of reaching the southern border of the United States. Despite the presence of the National Guard and municipal police, some managed to enter the center run by the Mexican Refugee Aid Commission. This unrest comes at a time when the asylum office is receiving up to 2,000 applications a day. Many migrants report waiting weeks for a simple appointment. This situation highlights the growing pressure on the Mexican asylum system, with the Mexican Commission forecasting a record 150,000 asylum applications this year