Mexican authorities have rescued more than 15,000 Cuban immigrants in an irregular situation in the country so far this year.
The National Migration Institute (INM) issued a statement reporting that between January 1 and last Wednesday, April 13, it had rescued 115,379 foreigners who had entered or were in transit through the national territory .
Of these, 15,907 are Cubans, representing the third largest group, surpassed only by Hondurans (21,965) and Guatemalans (21,954).
They are followed in descending order by emigrants from Nicaragua and El Salvador to complete the top five issuing nations.
In all, Latin America and the Caribbean contributed 109,186 immigrants attempting to cross to the United States from Mexico. Only 6,188 came from Asia, Europe, Africa and Oceania.
Of the total number of people rescued, 97,730 were adults (69,868 men and 27,862 women), while 17,649 were minors (10,226 boys and 7,423 girls).
In this last group, 14,105 were accompanied by an adult or guardian and 3,544 were traveling alone. All were under the guidance and protection of the Integral Family Development (DIF) system in various units.
The states with the most arrests are Chiapas, Mexico City, Baja California, Tabasco and Veracruz.
“The INM reaffirms its commitment to safe, orderly and regular migration, with full respect and respect for the rights of those transiting through Mexico,” the text concludes.
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