2,500 people who saw the results set out towards the US border from Mexico.

It has been reported that a new migrant convoy of approximately 2,500 people has set off from Mexico due to the presidential elections in the United States.

THOUSANDS OF MEXICAN MIGRANTS RUSHING TO THE US BORDER

According to the Mexican press, thousands of migrants walking from Tapachula, located in the southern state of Chiapas, want to cross the border before the new president of the United States takes office. Migration observer Luis Rey Garcia stated in a press release that about 2,500 migrants have set out to reach the US border, and this number could increase.

"IF TRUMP WINS, OUR DREAMS OF ENTERING THE US MAY BE COMPLETELY OVER"

It was noted that the majority of the migrants are from China, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Colombia, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Haiti. Venezuelan migrant Ehison Diaz, speaking to the Spanish EFE agency, pointed to the possibility of US presidential candidate Donald Trump winning the election, saying, "Most of those leaving Tapachula set out with the fear that Trump could win. If Trump wins, our dreams of entering the US may be completely over."

Honduran migrant Nelson Mejia also emphasized that they want to cross the border before the new president takes office, asking Mexican authorities not to hinder them. According to the International Rescue Committee (IRC), more than 700,000 migrants entered Mexico between January and July. Many migrants from Central American countries are trying to reach the US through Guatemala and Mexico.

TRUMP'S THREAT OF A "25% TARIFF" ON MEXICO

Republican candidate Donald Trump announced that he would impose a 25% tariff on Mexico if the country fails to prevent irregular migrants from entering the US.