At least 39 immigrants died in a fire at a station of the National Institute of Migration (INM). City of Juarezin northern Mexico, next to the US border, this agency reported in a statement.
According to INM, at the immigration office 68 adult men hosted originally from Central and South American countries.
From them, 29 people were injured in the accident. and was referred to four local hospitals in serious condition.
INM assured that it reported the incident to the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH), so that “interfering in legal proceedings and protecting foreigners”.
The station is located on the Stanton-Lerdo International Bridge that connects Ciudad Juárez with the Texas city of El Paso (USA). welcomed the imprisoned immigrantsmostly from Venezuela.
origin firehowever, there are witnesses who told local media that the fire started in the area where the men were being held and some were trapped in the flames.
“Given the facts, communication and coordination has been established. consular authorities of different countries INM to implement actions that ensure full identification of victims”.
He also expressed his “willingness to assist with legal investigations to clarify these issues”. unfortunate facts“.
The Mexican immigration agency also promised to follow up. The evolution of the health status of those hospitalized and providing support to victims’ families.
Before the incident, INM agents An operation to remove immigrants begging alms from the streets.
The presence of immigrants in the region has intensified this year since the US announced new measures that include: Immediate deportation of undocumented citizens of Haiti, Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba arrive in the country by land.
The region is experiencing a record migration flow. 2.76 million undocumented immigrants detained Migration flows increased by 8% on the United States’ border with Mexico in fiscal year 2022 and on Mexican territory, according to data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).