QUESTION:
Is American Red Cross assisting caravan members, supplying them tents?
ANSWER:
The American Red Cross, specifically, is not assisting migrant caravan members.
SOURCES:
The American Red Cross
The International Federation Red Cross
PROCESS:
As we continue tracking the journey of the caravan heading to the US Mexican border, the WUSA9 Verify team tracking the viral claims about the caravan.
People are fired up on social media claiming the American Red Cross is helping caravan members, supplying tents to them in Mexico.
So is this really happening? WUSA9 researchers got answers.
So this picture originated from stock photo site, Getty Images, on October 22, described as Honduran migrants resting in front of a tent with the Red Cross logo that says Cruz Roja Mexicana-- English translation: Mexican Red Cross.
The International Federation Red Cross announced they are assisting those traveling in caravans across Central America providing needs like medical care and clean water in Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala.
Also, The American Red Cross has taken to social media addressing those who have asked them if they are helping the caravan migrants and refugees. They've said the Guatemalan, Honduran and Mexican Red Cross are in line with their fundamental principles.
We verified this viral claim is false, the American Red Cross specifically, is not assisting migrant caravan members.
