Tijuana mayor Juan Manuel Gastelum said 2,750 migrants had arrived in his city so far but Mexico’s federal government estimated the number could reach 10,000.
He said: “No city in the world is prepared to receive this - if I’m allowed - this avalanche. It is a tsunami. There is concern among all citizens of Tijuana.”
Poverty but still have money for drugs.
Mr Gastelum said he is concerned that the arrivals pose a risk to his citizens, with seven arrests so far - five for drug consumption and two for disorderly conduct.
"Supposedly they are fleeing catastrophe, mistreatment in their countries of origin. How is it possible that they arrive here and, if they want, create disorder?" the mayor said. "It's not right."
Pictures from three days ago, when the first migrants from the caravan arrived, showed some sitting on the fence along the border.
But a significant amount of work has since been carried out, with more under way to seal the frontier.
Cranes have been installing towering panels of metal bars and troops have been wrapping razor wire around barriers.
Military helicopters have been flying border patrol agents to and from locations along the US-Mexico border but soldiers have not been deployed as guards because US military personnel are prohibited from doing the work of police.
Some of those who have arrived at the border to find barbed wire being erected and helicopters flying overhead have said it has forced them to rethink their plans.
Ulloa, a 23-year-old electrician from Choloma, Honduras, said he had been told he could not work in Mexico as he needed a work permit so was considering seeking asylum in Mexico, but was unsure about giving up his American dream.
"We're still checking things out," he said.
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He said: “No city in the world is prepared to receive this - if I’m allowed - this avalanche. It is a tsunami. There is concern among all citizens of Tijuana.”
Poverty but still have money for drugs.
Mr Gastelum said he is concerned that the arrivals pose a risk to his citizens, with seven arrests so far - five for drug consumption and two for disorderly conduct.
"Supposedly they are fleeing catastrophe, mistreatment in their countries of origin. How is it possible that they arrive here and, if they want, create disorder?" the mayor said. "It's not right."
Pictures from three days ago, when the first migrants from the caravan arrived, showed some sitting on the fence along the border.
But a significant amount of work has since been carried out, with more under way to seal the frontier.
Cranes have been installing towering panels of metal bars and troops have been wrapping razor wire around barriers.
Military helicopters have been flying border patrol agents to and from locations along the US-Mexico border but soldiers have not been deployed as guards because US military personnel are prohibited from doing the work of police.
Some of those who have arrived at the border to find barbed wire being erected and helicopters flying overhead have said it has forced them to rethink their plans.
Ulloa, a 23-year-old electrician from Choloma, Honduras, said he had been told he could not work in Mexico as he needed a work permit so was considering seeking asylum in Mexico, but was unsure about giving up his American dream.
"We're still checking things out," he said.
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