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 News Around the Republic of Mexico | December 2007 
Total of 562 Mexican Immigrants Have Died Crossing U.S. Border
 Granma International
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Mexico City - The number of Mexican immigrants who have died crossing the country’s border with the United States has reached 562 so far this year, reported the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI).
The Mexican Congressional work group on migratory affairs also stated that 560,000 Mexican nationals emigrated to the U.S. during 2007 looking for work.
The majority risked their lives, and as has been verified, hundreds met their death, said Edmundo Ramírez of the PRI.
He also recalled that another 54 Mexicans have been sentenced to death and are awaiting execution in the United States, while 118 have been convicted and are face the possibility of capital punishment.
(PL) Translated by Granma International |
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