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LatinNews Daily - 09 June 2020
In brief: EU announces donation to help refugees in northern Mexico
* The European Union (EU) has announced a donation of €4m (US$4.5m) to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to improve the conditions of refugees in the north of Mexico. According to an EU statement, over 70,000 people sought asylum in Mexico in 2019, up 137% on 2018. By the end of May 2020, 19,147 people had applied for asylum in Mexico, a 22% decrease in comparison with the same period last year, as many countries in the region have closed their borders to contain the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. However, the UNHCR anticipates a rise in the number of asylum seekers in the second half of 2020 when borders reopen. The 18-month project seeks to identify and register refugees, provide healthcare, and help them find work. Additionally, the programme will set up hostels for refugees with coronavirus symptoms and will support health institutions in northern Mexico by providing protective equipment for health workers.
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