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    Shocking discovery: 350 migrants found crammed in Mexican tractor-trailer

    Shocking discovery: 350 migrants found crammed in Mexican tractor-trailer

    In a shocking discovery that underscores the ongoing challenges of migration in the Americas, Mexican authorities found 350 migrants from Central and South America crammed into the back of a tractor-trailer in southeastern Mexico on September 14. The migrants, including men, women, and children, were described as "crowded and dehydrated" when discovered.

    Shocking discovery: 350 migrants found crammed in Mexican tractor-trailer
    Photo: 350 migrants found crammed in Mexican tractor-trailer 
    Source: Reuters

    The incident unfolded at dawn when vigilant authorities stopped the driver of the trailer at a toll booth between the cities of Córdoba and Coatzacoalcos in the eastern state of Veracruz, according to a press release from Mexico's National Institute of Migration (INM).

    The detection of the migrants came thanks to a gamma-ray device, which alerted authorities to the presence of individuals inside the container. Further distressing signs were the screams and knocking heard from within the sealed unit. Swiftly responding to these signals, authorities opened the trailer to find a harrowing scene.

    350 migrants found crammed in Mexican tractor-trailer
    Photo: 350 migrants found crammed in Mexican tractor-trailer 
    Source: Reuters

    Of the 350 migrants discovered, a significant majority, 340 of them, hailed from Guatemala. Additionally, six individuals were from Ecuador, three from Honduras, and one from El Salvador, as per the INM. Among the migrants, there were minors and families, who were placed under the guardianship of the state's System for the Integral Development of the Family.

    The remaining adults were taken into the custody of the INM and transported to their headquarters in Veracruz. Here, they will undergo the process of determining their immigration status in Mexico, a procedure that often entails complex legal and humanitarian considerations.

    350 migrants found crammed in Mexican tractor-trailer
    Photo: 350 migrants found crammed in Mexican tractor-trailer 
    Source: Reuters

    Meanwhile, both the trailer and its driver were apprehended by the state attorney general's office, acting swiftly to address the alarming situation and ensure accountability.

    This incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by migrants in their pursuit of better opportunities and safety. It also highlights the need for comprehensive and humane immigration policies, both regionally and internationally, to address the root causes of migration and ensure the safety and well-being of those seeking a better life.

     

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