SAN JOSE (Costa Rica), June 11 ― The United States, European Union and Spain yesterday pledged more than US$85 million (RM349.7 million) in aid to Mexico and Central America to offer alternatives to would-be migrants seeking a better life. Washington has pledged US$57 million on top of US$310.
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VADO HONDO, Guatemala (Reuters) - Guatemalan security forces on Sunday used sticks and tear gas to beat back a large migrant caravan bound for the United States, just days before the advent of a new U.S. administration, which urged travelers to abandon the journey.
Hondurans taking part in a new caravan of migrants set head to the United States, clash with Guatemalan soldiers as they try to cross into Guatemalan territory, in Vado Hondo, Guatemala January 17, 2021. REUTERS/Luis Echeverria
Between 7,000 and 8,000 migrants, including families with young children, have entered Guatemala since Friday, authorities say, fleeing poverty and violence in a region hammered by the coronavirus pandemic and back-to-back hurricanes in November.
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CAMOTAN, Guatemala: At least 9,000 Honduran migrants have entered Guatemala after a first group pushed past border police late on Friday and others soon followed on the first step of a journey north they hope will take them to the United States, officials said on Saturday.On Sunday, Guatemalan police fired tear gas to try to disperse the caravan of migrants,.
India’s covid-19 case trajectory hints at second wave of infection
India reported 16,577 coronavirus infections and 120 deaths in last 24 hours, which has surpassed the average of below 10,000 cases and 100 deaths each day until last month
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With swelling number of fresh covid-19 cases, India appears to mimic the characteristics of countries who have already witnessed or are witnessing the second wave of coronavirus infections. The country reported 16,577 coronavirus infections and 120 deaths in last 24 hours, which has surpassed the average of below 10,000 cases and 100 deaths each day until last month.
Over 86.18% of the new cases are from six states. Maharashtra continues to report the highest daily new cases at 8,702. It is followed by Kerala with 3,677 while Punjab reported 563 new cases, the Union health ministry data shows. Similarly, six states account for 85.83%of the new deaths. Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties (56). Keral