Mexican federal authorities arrested prominent immigration advocate Luis García Villagrán on Tuesday in Tapachula, Chiapas, a day before he was set to lead a caravan of roughly 1,500 migrants toward Mexico City, where there are more opportunities for work, since the Trump administration has shut off the possibility of requesting asylum at the U.S. border.
The timing and nature of his arrest have sparked allegations from activists and migrants that the Mexican government is attempting to suppress dissent and intimidate those demanding improved conditions for migrants.
