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  • In October, thousands of migrants fled their homes in Central America and began walking towards Mexico and the U.

  • S border care of it.

  • Many migrants were traveling to seek asylum in the United States.

  • Some in the caravan walked more than 4000 kilometers after reaching the Mexican town of Tijuana on the US border.

  • Hundreds are still waiting to apply for asylum.

  • In this example, a caravan is a group traveling together on a long journey.

  • Historically, a caravan describes travelers through the desert or hostile areas, often for trade purposes.

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