AZMEX I3 4 NOV 2018
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Note: from a few days ago. KFOX 14 in El Paso, TX
Buses full of undocumented immigrants arrive in El Paso, are welcomed by diocese
by Staff | Ryan Hill
Tuesday, October 30th 2018
https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/diocese-welcomes-undocumented-immigrants-arriving-in-el-paso
Migrants at El Paso Catholic Diocese 2. (KFOX14/CBS4)
EL PASO, Texas — About 100 undocumented immigrants looking for shelter made it into El Paso on Tuesday.
People clapped and cheered as the immigrants arrived at the Roman Catholic Diocese of El Paso, where they were greeted by Bishop Mark J. Seitz.
Seitz said his message to these people was simple.
"Bienvienidos," Seitz said. "How can we help you? We know you have been on the trail for a long time, what can we do for you?"
It was a moment of joy and pure bliss for the immigrants from Honduras, El Salvador and other Central American countries.
Three buses driven by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents dropped off the group of children and adults Tuesday afternoon.
Some of the kids were laughing and joking around with the group of reporters who were there to cover their arrival.
The diocese had 150 cots and clothes ready for the immigrants.
Their arrival stems from a new policy in which ICE said it no longer has the resources to hold immigrants awaiting asylum, so it is releasing them into the community.
Jeremias Gomez Martinez, a father from El Salvador, was overcome with emotion when he arrived.
"We're very happy to be free from the jail cell where my son has been. He doesn't deserve to be there at all.
Because of the condition our country is in, we have to come here," Martinez said.
A woman from Guatemala said, "I'm very happy. I'm very content to visiting this country.
We have dreamed of visiting this country and now our dream has come true."
"I'm here thank God we feel and are so much happier now," Another man said.
The diocese said that it will open its doors to those looking for shelter through the asylum process.
The bishop said he wants to provide a place where the immigrants will be safe and comfortable until they figure out their next steps.
Director of the Annunciation House Ruben Garcia said the migrants are just glad to be at the shelter.
"Just a lot of relief and especially when they hear that we are going to call their families tonight," Garcia said.
"That they are going to be able to talk to their families and that their families are going to be able to buy the ticket.
Feeling like my life is beginning to move again."
Migrants at El Paso Catholic Diocese
Migrants at El Paso Catholic Diocese (Source: El Paso Catholic Diocese)
Those who wish to donate items can contribute with the following items:
MEDICINE
Acetaminophen liquid for children, tablets or capsules for adults
Ibuprofen liquid for children, tablets or capsules for adults
Liquid cold medicine for children and adults
Pepto Bismol for both children and adults
Mylanta for both children and adults
Antacid chewables for both children and adults
Pedialite
Antihistamines liquid for children, tablets or capsules for adults
Cough Medicine for both children and adults
Cough Lozenges
Vaseline
Vicks Vaporub
Scale to weigh people
FOOD ITEMS
Bottled Water
Drinks (that are easy to distribute)-Capri Sun, Juice box
Granola Bar
Fruit
Cereal and Milk
Small packaged snacks (Cookies, crackers, trail mix, chips)
Sliced bread
Peanut Butter and Jelly
Hot dog buns
Winnies
Cold Cuts for Sandwiches
Mayo
Mustard
Ketchup
Pickles
Canned Chili Beans
Canned Green Beans
Canned Pinto Beans
Canned Corn
UTENSILS/KITCHEN ITEMS
8 oz. cups
Forks
Knives
Spoons
9 inch plates
Small bowls
Napkins
Large roll aluminum Foil
Quarter gallon Ziploc bags
One gallon Ziploc bags
TOILETRY SUPPLIES
Travel Size Toiletries (Shampoo, Soap, Deodorant, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Moisturizing Cream, Comb)
Toilet paper
MISCELLANEOUS
Car Seats
Linen (Twin sheets, pillows, pillow case and Towels)
Brand new Underwear, for Men, Women and Children (Mostly small and medium size needed)
Tennis Shoes (from 2-year-old to adults)
Brand New pairs of socks, for Men, Women and Children
Jeans (Denim) for Men, Women and Children
Coats
Clorox Wipes
Gloves for Handling Food
Groups needed to prep meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) at home and deliver to hospitality center.
Volunteers can send name, number and times available to volunteer at refugees@annuciationhouse.org and state that you want to volunteer at Diocese shelter.
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More:
Central Americans accuse mistreatment in some hostels in Mexicali
By: Nicolle De León | 11/03/2018 9:24
https://www.lacronica.com/Noticias/2018/11/03/1384990-Centroamericanos-acusan-malos-tratos-en-algunos-albergues-de-Mexicali.html
MEXICALI, Baja California (GH)
A quota for the stay, the sale of supports and robberies denounced a group of young Central Americans against some hostels in Mexicali.
"The reality is that in some hostels they steal everything, people come to donate and they sell us donations,
we have to pay for everything, a cell phone charge, food, to sleep," said Jonatan Mejía.
Mejía is a native of El Salvador, was deported from the United States, in his native country was threatened by gangs,
so he has undertaken a second attempt to reach the neighboring nation.
He asserted that he has been sleeping in the street for four days because he has claimed the charges to stay in the shelter
and the way they treat them with the companies. "We are like 'pu ...' for them, forgive me for the word, but they sell us,
they point us to the companies but we must give them a percentage," he said.
The jobs they are offered are classified as very heavy, for which they pay a maximum of 200 pesos, 25% must be delivered to the shelter,
he said. "All the way through Mexico they did not hurt me, one night here I slept in the street and they assaulted me,
there must be justice, because everyone takes advantage," he explained.
"Most of the hostels are like that, some worse because even drugs sell, they threaten us that they are going to throw us to the police to deport us," he explained.
"I do not like the Savior, the truth is I hate gangs, I do not like people to take advantage, to work, and here there is a lot of thief,
and I feel that in all countries it is like that," said the migrant.
Jonatan has his son in the United States, said he expects those he considers his brothers in the caravan, to help them, guide them and join the movement.
"We have about 40 Central Americans, yes there are people who have family and friends in the caravan, but they are working right now," he said.
The young Jairo Ruiz explained that he had already been deported since the first caravan of Central Americans who arrived in Mexicali, because at that time he was a minor.
"I already returned to the beast, I tell the underage people who come in the caravan not to come alone, because they are going to deport them,
it has already happened to me," he explained.
Jairo just reached the age of majority on October 26, his parents are in Honduras
and he has not been able to communicate with them for a month because he lost his phone number.
He joined the complaint of his travel companions, explaining that nothing has been donated and that the business of the hostels seems to be a business.
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