Shock in the south: Military fire hits migrants - is a Salvadorian among the victims?
Shock in the south: Military fire hits migrants - is a Salvadorian among the victims?
In a shocking incident in Mexico, a fatal conflict between migrants and the Mexican army occurred. On October 1st there was a fatal change of shooting in which several migrants were hit. In particular, one of the six fatalities is identified as possibly Salvadorian. The Vice Foreign Minister of El Salvador, Cindy Portal, said on Friday that the government of her country was waiting for an official confirmation of the identity of one of the victims.
"" We have maintained contact with the Mexican authorities who are working on the identification of one of the victims that is suspected of being a Salvadorian origin. We will continue to follow the development of this case, "said Portal in an explanation on X. She also pointed out that the Salvadorian embassy and the consulate in Mexico were involved in this incident from the start.
Details of the incident
According to the Mexican Secretariat for Defense (Sedena), two soldiers who were deployed during the dispute were mistakenly confused the group of 33 migrants with alleged criminals. They stated that they heard shots, whereupon two soldiers made use of their weapon, which led to the maintenance of a sprinter with the migrants.
This tragic incident again highlights the serious dangers that migrants from Central America are exposed to while trying to get to the United States. Every year, over 500,000 people from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras try to migrate to the USA in an irregular way, with a significant part of these migrants being minors.
In 2024, the Mexican authorities already recorded 20,238 deportations from these countries, including 82,110 deportations from the USA. This emphasizes the alarming increase in migration, which has increased by 4.1 % compared to the previous year. The incidents related to migration and its consequences make it clear how urgently the problem is to talk about the migrants from Central America.A deeper insight into the background of this tragedy and the subsequent economic and social challenges remains to be seen, since more information is expected in the coming days. The circumstances of the incident illustrate the need for an effective dialogue between the countries to ensure the security and well -being of all migrants.
For more information, details of this incident can be found in an article on www.infobae.com .
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