Mexican authorities have detained Cuban immigrants during two recent operations in the municipality of Tizayuca, located in Hidalgo state, Mexico. Federal, state, and municipal agents and officials identified immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia during inspections of local public transport vehicles, according to the Tizayuca Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC).
Official reports cited by media outlets indicated that last Friday, about 10 migrants from Cuba, Venezuela, and Colombia were detained, as they couldn't prove their legal entry and stay in the country. Additionally, this Tuesday, the SSC of Tizayuca announced the detention of another group of undocumented migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Venezuela, and Ecuador in a second immigration operation.
All migrants were transferred to the National Institute of Migration (INM) delegation in Pachuca de Soto to verify their immigration status. The reports have not specified the number of Cubans detained in these operations, which, according to authorities, aim to "prevent and eradicate crime" and "safeguard the security of citizens" in Tizayuca, located north of Mexico City.
Recurring Immigration Raids
Personnel from the Tizayuca Citizen Security Secretariat (SSC), the Hidalgo Public Security Secretariat, the National Guard, the National Defense Secretariat, and the INM participated in the operations. News portals reported that at least three immigration raids have been conducted this month, detecting around 30 undocumented foreigners, mainly from Central and South America.
A similar immigration operation conducted in late June in Tizayuca detained Cubans who couldn't legitimize their legal stay in the country. Around the same time, two families and six individuals, all of Cuban origin, were detained by INM authorities in the municipality of Cuautitlán Izcalli in State of Mexico.
In recent years, the flow of Cuban migrants to Mexico has increased, as the country serves as a crucial point in their journey to reach the U.S. southern border and seek asylum. Currently, thousands of Cuban citizens are waiting for their CBP One appointments in different Mexican states. A total of 17,563 Cubans entered the U.S. borders last June, according to statistics from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Details and Implications of Immigration Raids in Mexico
As immigration operations continue to affect various nationalities, understanding the details and implications is crucial. Here are some pertinent questions and answers.
What was the primary reason for these immigration raids in Tizayuca?
The primary reason for these raids was to "prevent and eradicate crime" and "safeguard the security of citizens" in the municipality of Tizayuca.
How many Cuban immigrants were detained in these recent operations?
The reports did not specify the exact number of Cuban immigrants detained in these recent operations.
What is the significance of Cuba in the migration flow towards the United States?
Cuba is a significant point of origin for migrants heading to the U.S., with many using Mexico as a transit country to reach the U.S. southern border and seek asylum.
How many Cubans entered the U.S. in June?
According to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a total of 17,563 Cubans entered the U.S. in June.