Sarandon calls for US aid in Mexico

Susan Sarandon has called for America to invest money into building schools in Mexico rather than improved barriers along the countries' border.

The Oscar-winner spoke out during a visit to a preschool in the slums of Tijuana, Mexico yesterday, which is funded by private American donations - and Sarandon is a staunch supporter of the project.

She says: "I'm very proud, especially with the world careening out of control.

"People feel they have no control over their lives. I think this school is helping people to get control over their lives."