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Head of Mexican migration authority charged over deadly Juarez fire

A judge in northern Mexico has ordered the head of the national migration authority charged over a fire late last month that killed 40 migrants at a holding center in the border city of Ciudad Juarez, authorities said on Sunday.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Mexican migration chief accused of unlawful practice after deadly fire

Mexican prosecutors on Tuesday formally accused Mexico's top migration official with unlawful practice in public office, a criminal offense, over a fire at a government detention center that killed 40 migrants, according to Mexican media.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023

Mexico's treatment of migrants raises concern ahead of U.S. policy shift

An impending change in U.S. border policy could put increased pressure on Mexico's migrant detention system and lead to more reports of rights violations, migrant advocates have warned, in the wake of a fire that killed 40 people.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023