**Baja California Shelters Ready to Accommodate Migrant Caravan**
Tijuana – The state-run shelters in Baja California are currently operating between 50% and 56% of their capacity, leaving ample room to accommodate the incoming “migrant caravan” expected to arrive in the region. Adriana Minerva Espinoza Nolasco, the Deputy Secretary of Priority Group Attention, confirmed the capacity and expressed readiness to manage the influx of migrants heading towards the Mexico-United States border.
As these migrant groups traverse Mexico, they spread out towards various border points. “While we don’t want to be alarmist, we must be prepared to assist all individuals who may arrive,” Espinoza Nolasco stated. The state government is awaiting further guidance from federal authorities regarding the caravan.
Baja California has a permanent protocol in place to address the continuous arrival of people in transit. The state oversees four main shelters: Santuario Migrante and Centro de Atención Integral, which cater to families, and Centro Integrador Migrante and El Peregrino, which serve the broader migrant population. Additional facilities could be mobilized if necessary, including using sports facilities in Tijuana as temporary shelters, a strategy employed in the past.
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In related news, the Albergue Casa ArcoÃris in Tijuana is seeking public assistance to prevent closure. The goal is to raise $30,000 to continue providing shelter to members of the LGBTQI+ community in transit. Community and civic organizations are mobilizing efforts to support these shelters.
Meanwhile, there has been an increase in deportations impacting local shelters like Albergue Juventud 2000, with a notable rise in demand for asylum advising services amidst speculations surrounding potential shifts in U.S. political leadership. Additionally, over 800 applications for education revalidation from refugees in Baja California have been processed, allowing continuation into academic or professional pursuits.
Security measures have also heightened around Tijuana, especially following an armed incident at Cobach El Florido, raising concerns and prompting enhanced law enforcement presence.
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