Among the 51 dead, at least 27 Mexicans, 7 Guatemalans and 2 Hondurans. Mexican President Lopez believes that the tragedy is caused by poverty, despair, and the lack of control at the US border and internally.

The death toll of an illegal immigrant in a trailer in Texas, USA, has risen to 51. Among the 51 dead, there were at least 27 Mexicans, 17 Guatemalans, and 2 Hondurans. Mexican President Lopez believes that the tragedy was caused by poverty, despair, and the lack of control at the US border and internally. United Nations Secretary-General Guterres said on June 28 that he was shocked and saddened by the incident. He urged the US and Mexican authorities to investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.

On June 27, US time, dozens of bodies were found in an abandoned overheated trailer in San Antonio, Texas. At least 16 people, including children, were sent to the hospital. They were suffering from obvious heatstroke and dehydration. Currently, 3 People die in hospitals.

Preliminary investigations indicate that excessive temperatures were the main cause of death. The truck did not have air conditioning on, and the temperature in Texas exceeded 38 degrees Celsius that day. A total of three people are currently detained, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are investigating human trafficking and smuggling issues.

The Mexican President will visit the United States in July to discuss immigration and other issues.

This is the deadliest case of smuggling immigrants in the history of the United States. . The Mexican President accuses the human smuggling problem at the US-Mexico border that is out of control.

Mexican President Lopez:

I feel very sorry for this immigrant death case. The incident is related to the poverty and despair of our brothers and sisters in Central America and the Mexican people, as well as the despair of life. It is also related to the existence of human smuggling. It is also related to the U.S.’s improper control of its borders and problems with its domestic management.

Lopez also said at the press conference that his visit to the United States has been finalized. He will arrive in Washington on July 11 and hold bilateral talks with US President Biden on the 12th. The main topic is the issue of illegal immigration.

The United Nations urges the United States and Mexico to thoroughly investigate the deaths of immigrants in Texas

Regarding the deaths of illegal immigrants in Texas, United Nations Secretary-General Guterres said through a spokesman that he was shocked and saddened by the incident. He urged the United States and Mexico The authorities launched an investigation into the incident and brought the perpetrators to justice.

Spokesperson of the United Nations Secretary-General Dujarric:

The United Nations Secretary-General was shocked and saddened after learning the news. Latest reports indicate about 50 immigrants died at San Antonio trailer. It is very important to us that both U.S. and Mexican authorities investigate these horrific chain of events and bring those responsible to justice.

Guterres called the incident a "horrible incident" and highlighted the need for a safe, orderly and normal comprehensive immigration strategy in the U.S.-Mexico region. He urged all parties to join the United Nations-led Global Compact on Migration and the Global Compact on Refugees and take concrete actions to prevent unnecessary deaths during the migration process.

Spokesperson for the United Nations Secretary-General Dujarric:

This horrific incident once again highlights the tragedy faced by migrants and asylum seekers, and also highlights the need for a comprehensive strategy for safe, orderly and regular migration in the region.

Source: Phoenix TV Information Channel

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