Mexico has its own 'Arizona' problem
Andres Oppenheimer
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One of the most frequent arguments of supporters of
Legally, it's a deceiving contention, because
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Mexican officials and many human rights activists dispute that, but accept that undocumented immigrants in
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According to the report, kidnappings of migrants for ransom reached a record high last year, with nearly 10,000 migrants being abducted for more than six months. Almost half of the victims who were interviewed said public officials were involved in their kidnappings.
In addition, about 60 percent of migrant women and girls experience sexual violence, it reads.
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My opinion: I agree.
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