Nation sees a surge in illegal immigration

Mexican immigration authorities said on Saturday they have been hit by a surge of almost 5,000 Haitian, African and Asian migrants entering by the southern border in just a few days.

Recent experience suggests the 4,749 migrants entering through Mexico's Tapachula immigration center on the Guatemalan border will soon try to reach the California border, with many expected to apply for asylum.

Mexico's National Immigration Institute said the migrants entered the country between Sept 21 and 23. It did not break them down according to country of origin, but recent trends suggest the majority are likely from Haiti.