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Migrant caravan: Mexican officials deny US border deal
Source: BBC
Migrant caravan: Mexican officials deny US border deal
25 November 2018
Mexico's incoming foreign minister has said discussions on how to deal with migrants travelling to the United States are continuing despite reports a deal has been reached.
Marcelo Ebrard denied reaching an agreement which would see asylum seekers waiting in Mexico while their claims were processed in US courts.
Mr Ebrard's words seem to contradict US President Donald Trump's latest tweet.
He said migrants would not be allowed entry until their claims were approved.
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The conflicting statements emerged after the Washington Post reported Mexican officials had agreed to let migrants trying to enter the US stay in Mexico while their asylum claims were heard.
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25 November 2018
Mexico's incoming foreign minister has said discussions on how to deal with migrants travelling to the United States are continuing despite reports a deal has been reached.
Marcelo Ebrard denied reaching an agreement which would see asylum seekers waiting in Mexico while their claims were processed in US courts.
Mr Ebrard's words seem to contradict US President Donald Trump's latest tweet.
He said migrants would not be allowed entry until their claims were approved.
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The conflicting statements emerged after the Washington Post reported Mexican officials had agreed to let migrants trying to enter the US stay in Mexico while their asylum claims were heard.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46333119