Mexico halts migrants

Thousands of people travelling across Central America en masse to the US are stuck on Mexico’s southern border after a failed attempt to enter the country.

Some of them broke through Guatemalan border fences but then clashed with Mexican riot police in no man’s land.

The migrants, mostly from Honduras, say they are fleeing violence and poverty.

On Friday, US President Donald Trump thanked Mexico for its efforts in stopping the caravan of migrants. Trump, who has threatened to close down the US border and cut aid to countries allowing the caravan to pass, said the military would be called upon if needed.