Many Venezuelans told The Epoch Times they flew to Cancún then Monterrey, in Mexico, before crossing the river into Del Rio. Some came via Colombia.
A large portion intend to live in Florida—in particular Orlando, Tampa, and Miami—where they already have family members.
The surge has mainly occurred over the last few months.
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