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Increased migratory flows and poorer health are leading to a surge in organ trafficking in Latin America

Migrants walk through the jungle near the end of their journey through the Darien Gap between Colombia and Panama (Credit: AFP)

Unlawful immigration throughout Latin America is fueling human trafficking for organ removal, as criminal networks pray on this vulnerable groups for this purpose.

Kidneys are the organs most frequently trafficked, driven by the high demand resulting from increased rates of renal disease linked to diabetes, reported InSight Crime, adding that the dynamics of this predatory industry remain poorly understood due to underreporting and the challenges faced by authorities in combating the issue.

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