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At least 39 migrants died in a fire in a station Migration’s national institute (IMM) of Juarez Cityin the north of Mexiconext to the border with USAreported this institution in a statement.
According to the INM, 68 adult men from Central and South American countries were staying at the immigration headquarters.
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From them, 29 people were also injured in the accident. and were transferred in serious condition to four local hospitals.
The INM assured that it has informed thea National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) to “intervene in legal and safeguard procedures for foreigners.”
The station is located on the International Bridge Stanton Lerdowhich connects to Juarez City with the Texas city of El Paso (USA), and welcomed detained migrants, mostly from Venezuela.
The origin of the fire is still unknown, but there are witnesses who told local media that the fire started in the area where the men were being held and some of them were trapped by the flames.
“Given the facts, communication and coordination was established with consular authorities from different countries to implement actions that allow full identification.” of the victims, specified the INM.
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He also expressed his Willingness to assist in legal investigations, so that these unfortunate facts are clarified”.
The Mexican immigration authority It also promised to follow up on the evolution of the health status of those hospitalized and to provide support to the families of the victims.
Before the incident, the agents of the INM they had carried out an operation to remove migrants who beg for alms from the streets.
The presence of migrants in the area has intensified this year since the United States announced new measures that include the immediate deportation of nationals without Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba to arrive in the country by land.
The region is experiencing a record migratory flow, with 2.76 million undocumented immigrants detained at the border of USA with Mexico in fiscal year 2022 and, according to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM)the migratory flow increased by 8% in Mexican territory.
Source: Elcomercio
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