From Donna, Texas, VOA correspondent Celia Mendoza observes the military operation, that President Donald Trump has been sent to reinforce the U.S. border with Mexico and assist the Border Patrol.
US Army Sets Up Camp on the US Southern Border
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The military troops sent to Donna, Texas, cover a fairly wide age range; from young people, like soldier Daniel Pérez, to more experienced soldiers of higher ranks.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has said that all immigrants seeking asylum will have to appear legally at a port of entry and has warned: “Those who choose to violate our laws and enter illegally will no longer be able to use claims without merit to obtain automatic admission into our country. We will stop them for a long time if necessary.”
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Private Perez told Voice of America: it "is better to come thru a legal port of entry, because if they do it illegally, I have to do my job, I’m a professional. But if they come legally I will be there for them.”
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With the advance of at least three caravans of thousands of Central Americans who left Honduras weeks ago, the possibility of their arrival at the U.S. border could increase in coming days. Although some have abandoned the attempt and returned to their countries, thousands have continued to travel northward despite the deployment of U.S. troops.