Migration

The Dehumanization of the Immigrant and Political Warfare in the U.S.

Dehumanizing the other is a prior step to the violation of their human rights. The transformation of the immigrant experience into an abstract statistic, into a criminal act, into an excuse to manipulate or settle extraneous and extemporaneous political conflicts, are forms of this erasure of the human that entails violence. This is the current case of the migrant population, which has become a wild card in political struggles within the territory of the United States.

The Dehumanization of the Immigrant and Political Warfare in the U.S. READ MORE »

206 Migrants Found Abandoned in Trailer and Forced to Ingest Substances

While abandoned trailers were carrying about 100 passengers in the past, with the worsening crisis it would appear that the traffickers have now doubled the numbers, packing in over 200 migrants in inhuman conditions.
As part of our ongoing collaboration with Frayba, Schools for Chiapas is currently recruiting voluntary workers to work at a migrant center here in Chiapas. If you are interested in showing your solidarity, please visit our webpage at https://schoolsforchiapas.org/become-a-human-rights-observer/

206 Migrants Found Abandoned in Trailer and Forced to Ingest Substances READ MORE »

One step away from arriving. Mexico and its migratory reality

“This is the hardest thing I have ever done,” says Maria about making the decision to emigrate, and she is grateful to God every day for taking care of her on her journey. Maria did not expect the territorial dimension that Mexico has and comments that it has undoubtedly been the most difficult country for her to cross. The complexity of the terrain, the susceptibility to violence, the distance and the hygiene and health care are the main characteristics that Maria mentions.

One step away from arriving. Mexico and its migratory reality READ MORE »

The deceptive videos of human traffickers who promote themselves on social networks as travel agencies to enter the US.

As a cartel war wages in Chiapas, largely for the control of migrant routes, the criminal organizations openly offer their services in human trafficking using social media platforms, presenting themselves as benevolent travel agencies. The trend has worsened since the end of Title 42 and is expected to increase as elections approach in the US.

The deceptive videos of human traffickers who promote themselves on social networks as travel agencies to enter the US. READ MORE »

CNDH Holds SEGOB, SRE and INM Responsible for Fire at Migration Center in Ciudad Juárez

More than three months after the tragedy in which 40 people died, the CNDH determined that there were “serious violations of human rights, of dignified treatment, life and personal integrity and security” of the inmates. Furthermore, it indicated that the responsibility lies with three government bodies. Once again, it was the state.

If you would like to volunteer with migrants in Chiapas, please visit our website at https://schoolsforchiapas.org/become-a-human-rights-observer/

CNDH Holds SEGOB, SRE and INM Responsible for Fire at Migration Center in Ciudad Juárez READ MORE »

Shopping Cart
Scroll to Top