The Public Security Secretariat of Hidalgo rescued 22 migrants, including Cuban citizens, who were being subjected to labor exploitation and held captive in three properties located in El Carmen, in the municipality of Tizayuca.
The operation, conducted in coordination with the National Migration Institute (INM) and the Attorney General's Office of Hidalgo, resulted in the rescue of 12 men, seven women, and three minors from Venezuela, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Cuba, reported Periódico Central.
The authorities arrested two individuals, identified as J. P. L. and M. A. A. C., who were exploiting the vulnerability of migrants for labor, withholding a portion of their earnings while providing them with inadequate shelter.
The detainees were placed at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor's Office, where an investigation file was opened to determine their legal status.
The rescued migrants were taken to the INM delegation, as they were unable to prove their legal status in Mexico.
This case reflects the challenging conditions that migrants face while passing through the country and the urgent need to combat the networks of exploitation that take advantage of their situation.
In November, 22 migrants, including four Cubans, were rescued during a security operation in Chiapas. The victims had been held captive on a ranch located along the Tapachula-Viva México highway.
The confrontation with the captors resulted in the deaths of two members of the security forces, six others injured, one alleged criminal detained, and 14 who managed to escape, reported the local outlet Diario del Sur.
Days earlier, Mexican authorities rescued 174 migrants of various nationalities, including nine Cubans, who were being held captive in the municipality of Juchitán de Zaragoza.
In an operation coordinated by the Attorney General's Office of the State of Oaxaca (FGEO) along with federal and state forces on November 20, migrants from 12 countries were rescued, including Venezuela, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic.
Last Sunday, Cuban immigrants were detained by Texas authorities after illegally crossing the border between Mexico and the United States, as part of a group of more than 170 migrants from various nationalities.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Rescue of Cuban Migrants in Mexico
How was the rescue of the Cuban migrants in Hidalgo?
The Hidalgo Secretary of Public Security, in collaboration with the INM and the Attorney General's Office of Hidalgo, rescued 22 migrants, including Cubans, who were subjected to labor exploitation in the municipality of Tizayuca. The operation freed 12 men, seven women, and three minors of various nationalities.
Who was arrested for the exploitation of migrants in Hidalgo?
Authorities arrested two individuals identified as J. P. L. and M. A. A. C., who were exploiting migrants for labor and withholding part of their earnings. These individuals are under investigation to determine their legal status.
What happens to rescued migrants who do not have legal status in Mexico?
The rescued migrants who were unable to prove their legal status in Mexico were transferred to the delegation of the National Institute of Migration (INM) to verify their immigration status and provide them with the necessary assistance.
What does the case of the migrants rescued in Mexico reflect about the situation of migrants in transit?
This case reflects the difficult conditions that migrants face during their transit through Mexico and the urgent need to combat exploitation networks that take advantage of their vulnerability. Migrants are frequently exposed to risks of labor exploitation and kidnapping.
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