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Mexico Kidnappers Snatched 10K US-Bound Migrants

Human rights commission estimates 10K migrants seized over 6 months

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(Newser) – Mexican gangs preying on Central American migrants headed for the US kidnapped almost 10,000 people between September 2008 and February 2009, according to a new report from Mexico's national human rights commission. The average ransom paid was $2,500, according to the report, which said Mexican authorities participated in some of the abductions. The organization blasted the justice system's inefficiency in tackling the problem.

Central American migrants being held in captivity react as Mexican Army soldiers, unseen, liberate them in Reynosa, Mexico,earlier this year.
Central American migrants being held in captivity react as Mexican Army soldiers, unseen, liberate them in Reynosa, Mexico,earlier this year.   (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
Central American migrants, who were being held hostage by a kidnap gang, wait at the back of a military truck after being freed by soldiers in Reynosa, Mexico, earlier this year.
Central American migrants, who were being held hostage by a kidnap gang, wait at the back of a military truck after being freed by soldiers in Reynosa, Mexico, earlier this year.   (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
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The kidnapping of migrants has become a constant practice, on a worrying scale, generally unpunished and with characteristics of extreme cruelty. - Jose Luis Soberanes, head of Mexico's National Human Rights Commission

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kokuaguy
Jun 16, 09 11:44 AM CDT
What on earth is happening to Mexico? Sad to say, I'm beginning to be a real fan of that border fence. Reply
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justme
Jun 16, 09 5:57 PM CDT
I'm just waiting for someone to explain how it's our fault. Reply
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kokuaguy
Jun 16, 09 7:54 PM CDT
We're in luck-- we can blame Canada: http://www.counterpunch.org/ross06162009.html Reply
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