Mexico Welcomes First Group Of Afghan Refugees

The transcript discusses an award-winning girls' robotics team that was working on a project to convert used car parts into ventilators to combat COVID-19. However, due to the Taliban's return to power, they fled their country and arrived in Mexico City. The team expressed gratitude towards Mexico, considering it their second home. Mexico's Foreign Relations secretary stated that the refugees would be granted the legal status they find most suitable, which could include asylum or refugee status.

What was the main project the girls' robotics team was working on?

• Developing a new software

• Creating ventilators from used car parts

• Designing a drone

• Building a new type of robot

Why did the robotics team have to leave their country?

• They wanted to study abroad

• They completed their project

• They were invited to a competition

• The Taliban returned to power

Where did the robotics team arrive after fleeing their country?

• United States

• London

• Mexico City

• Canada

What did the team express gratitude for upon arriving in Mexico?

• The opportunity to continue their project

• The warm weather

• The chance to meet new people

• Having their flag with them

What legal status options were mentioned for the refugees in Mexico?

• Work visa

• Permanent residency

• Student visa

• Asylum or refugee status