US to fly Haitian migrants back after thousands gather at Texas border

 

 The Biden administration on Saturday was working on plans to send many of the thousands of Haitian immigrants who have gathered in a Texas border city back to their homeland, a swift response to the huge influx of people who suddenly crossed from Mexico and congregated under and around a bridge.

Details were not finalized but would likely involve five to eight flights per day from Sunday, according to an official speaking on condition of anonymity. San Antonio could be among the departure cities.

The official said operational capacity and Haiti’s willingness would determine the number of flights, but that “good progress” was being made.

Another official expected two flights per day at most and said all migrants would be tested for Covid-19.

US Customs and Border Protection said it was closing the Del Rio border crossing with Ciudad Acuna, Mexico, “to respond to urgent safety and security needs”. Travelers were being directed to a crossing in Eagle Pass, 57 miles away.

Source Theguardian