Tragic Death of Guatemalan Boy in Mississippi Poultry Plant Accident

A 16-year-old Guatemalan boy, Duvan Tomas Perez, died after sustaining a workplace injury at a poultry plant in Mississippi. Minors are not allowed to work in poultry plants in Mississippi, and investigations by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the labor department have been launched. This incident highlights the need for stronger protections for migrant children, who are often at an increased risk of exploitation. Rollbacks in child labor protections in several US states have raised concerns, with violations increasing significantly in recent years. The death of Duvan Tomas Perez underscores the difficult situations faced by migrant minors.