Migrants March On: A Humanitarian Crisis in Southern Mexico

Around 300 migrants left a southern Mexican city heading north. The organizer, Luis Garcia Villagran, is in custody for alleged human trafficking. Migrants aim to reach central Mexico, not the USA. Accompanied by officials and a priest, they protest prolonged asylum waits and scant resources in Tapachula.

Around 300 migrants began their journey north from a southern Mexican city on Wednesday, amidst mounting tensions and legal battles. The organizing activist remains detained on serious charges related to human trafficking.

Controversial statements from Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum surfaced, labeling Luis Garcia Villagran as a figure deeply entangled in human trafficking networks. This raises questions about delayed law enforcement action against this public figure.

Bound for central Mexico, the migrants, including families with young children, signal continued unrest amid stalled asylum processes. Their journey is a protest against systemic inefficiencies and the tough socio-economic conditions of Tapachula.

(With inputs from agencies.)