Mexican officials said the victims appeared to be from Central America.
on Twitter, stating: “I deeply regret the tragedy in Chiapas state, and I express my solidarity for the victims’ families, to whom we will offer all the necessary consular assistance, including repatriation.”In the past few months, Mexico’s national guard has stepped up its crackdown on Central American migrants walking in large groups towards the U.S. border.
Between January and October this year, Mexican authorities apprehended 228,000 people, the highest-ever number for a calendar year. The Biden administration, facing domestic political pressure, is increasingly relying on Mexico to curb this flow. These stringent actions have prompted thousands to travel through Mexico hidden in packed cargo trucks to avoid checkpoints.Getty Images...
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