Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US

Migrants waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump's election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight

Outside the migration office, Tito subtly pointed out the watchful human smugglers leaning against a wall.

They had already tried to sell their services to Tito, who was on his way to the US but, like everyone else there, found himself stuck in Tapachula, a town in southern Mexico which has become a global way station.