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world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"31 Migrants Kidnapped Near Texas Border Rescued by Mexican Police"

Mexican authorities successfully rescued 31 migrants who had been kidnapped near the U.S. border by criminal cartels. The migrants, from various Latin American countries, were the target of a kidnap-for-ransom scheme, a growing issue in the region. The rescue involved a significant deployment of troops and technology. The incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants and asylum seekers due to the lucrative criminal industry that has developed around migration, and it calls into question the effectiveness of current migration policies that leave individuals vulnerable to such crimes.

via The New York Times|

##cartels #mexico

crime-and-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

"31 Migrants Kidnapped Near US-Mexico Border, Authorities Launch Search"

Mexican police are searching for 31 migrants, mostly from South America, who were kidnapped at gunpoint from a bus en route to the US-Mexico border. The abduction occurred as the bus was intercepted by armed men near Monterrey. While Mexican nationals on the bus were not taken, this incident highlights the ongoing threat of gang violence against migrants in the region, with ransom demands often being made to their families. The search for the missing migrants continues as the issue of migrant safety in Mexico remains a critical concern.

via BBC.com|

##asylumseekers #crime-and-justice