Press Releases: Mexico and UNHCR Plan To Stand Up Migrant Processing Center


Press Statement

Michael R. Pompeo

Secretary of State

Washington, DC

October 18, 2018

We welcome the Government of Mexico’s statement that they will seek cooperation with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to address immigration issues in the region, including the influx of people arriving in Mexico.

The United States stands ready to assist the Government of Mexico and UNHCR in this effort.



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