Thousands Wait In Juárez, Mexico, For A Chance At Sanctuary In The U.S.
Most people waiting are from Cuba and Central America, but increasingly Juárez has become a destination for migrants from all over the world who are fleeing violence and persecution.
The city of Juárez, Mexico, across the border from El Paso, Texas, has long been a migrant gateway to the United States.
In mid-May, Mexican authorities said at least 14,500 asylum-seekers either have passed through Juárez on their way to the U.S. or were still waiting in Juárez for their opportunity to apply.
A large share of the migrant flow is coming from Cuba and Central America. But Juárez has also become a destination for people fleeing any number of conflicts
