Peruvians Seeking Border Crossings: Mexican Visa Requirement Imposed Again – Latest Updates

2024-03-03 18:29:00
More than 100 thousand Peruvians would have tried to reach the border with the United States – composition credit Infobae / Andina / Informer

The Mexican Government plans to request visas from Peruvians who must visit this country, due to the increase in nationals trying to illegally cross the border with the United States.

This requirement was eliminated in November 2012; However, Peru would join Brazil, Venezuela and Ecuador as South American countries that have had the measure imposed again for the same reason.

According to the draft presented by the Government Secretariat, this requirement would be temporary, although it is not specified how long it would last.

Andres Manuel López Obrador has had disagreements with Dina Boluarte in the past – credit EFE/Sáshenka Gutiérrez

“As of the entry into force of this Agreement, nationals of the Republic of Peru who intend to enter the national territory with the condition of staying as a visitor without permission to carry out paid activities, must apply for a visa with the Mexican consular authority.” , says the official document.

According to the Reforma agency, the measure is justified by the fact that, between 2021 and 2023, almost 144,000 Peruvians have been detained trying to illegally cross the border into the United States, 35,833 were rejected due to inconsistencies in justifying their trip. and 7 thousand 53 appeared before the National Migration Institute (INM) not to prove their legal stay.

“A substantial increase in Peruvian nationals has been identified who enter the national territory with the purpose of carrying out activities other than those permitted by the condition of visitor stay without permission to carry out paid activities,” the Ministry of the Interior told the Reforma agency.

The visa requirement for Peruvians was eliminated in 2012; however, it would be required again – credit

“Part of this situation is reflected in the immigration filters with the identification of people whose profile does not fit that of the genuine visitor or tourist and present inconsistencies in their documentation or information, strengthening the possibility that a significant number of people intend to use deletion. of visa improperly,” he added.

This agreement of the Secretary of Government will come into force after it is published in the official gazette of the Federation of Mexico.

Currently, diplomatic relations between both countries are at their peak, after both governments ordered the removal of their respective representatives from the embassies. For this reason, only business managers are in charge of these spaces.

As recalled, the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, showed his rejection of the alleged “rude and humiliating” treatment of his ambassador, Pablo Monroy Conesa, who helped the family of former president Pedro Castillo leave the country to give them political asylum. in his nation. For this reason, the Executive branch, led by Dina Boluarte, declared Monroy persona non grata.

In November 2023, López Obrador mentioned that at the next meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC), which will be held in November of this year, in Peru, he does not even want to take a photo with Boluarte. “I’m not going to look for her to take a photo,” he said.

Three people lost their lives during an attack in Sonora, Mexico, when a group of migrants tried to reach the border with the United States. During the incident, a 28-year-old Peruvian woman died, along with a Honduran woman and a four-year-old Ecuadorian child. years.

Ana Vidal died with a four-year-old Ecuadorian child and a woman from Honduras – Composition Infobae / Xinhua

The group was attacked by an armed group when they were aboard trucks. Initially, a vehicle accident caused by the impact of another car was recorded, followed by an armed attack by men who opened fire on the occupants of the caravan. The survivors, among whom is the Peruvian woman’s brother, described that war weapons were used, including grenade launchers.

Law enforcement managed to arrest eight individuals who were linked to the attack. Likewise, firearms, chargers and tactical vests were seized during the operation.

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