Mexican authorities have successfully liberated a total of 174 migrants from various countries, including nine Cubans, who had been held captive in Juchitán de Zaragoza. This rescue operation, which took place on November 20, was a collaborative effort involving the Oaxaca State Attorney General's Office (FGEO), along with federal and state forces. Migrants from 12 different nations were freed, among them individuals from Venezuela, Honduras, Colombia, Ecuador, and the Dominican Republic.
The group included 41 minors, some of whom were unaccompanied, according to information shared on Facebook. The rescued Cubans were identified as Yasmany D.B., David Duglas R.G., Yaquelin R.B. (34), Yosleydis F.G., Yoendris C.F. (35), Zoila Leydi S.G., Anny Gonzalez P. (53), Joandriz A.D. (39), and Yoreisi M.G. (50).
The FGEO also announced the arrest of four individuals suspected of being involved in the kidnapping and human trafficking activities. These suspects have been handed over to the appropriate authorities to face potential criminal charges.
The National Institute of Migration (INM) is currently providing medical evaluations, shelter, and secure transportation for the rescued migrants. In Mexico, organized crime networks frequently exploit migrants, and over the past year, dozens of Cubans have been kidnapped. Just this week, the tragic discovery of two Cuban women who were kidnapped in the border town of Tapachula and subsequently murdered came to light. Their families were unable to pay the $3,500 ransom demanded by the captors.