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Close-up photos of Irineo Mujica, left, and Cristobal Sanchez at news conferences after their release in Tapachula, Mexico.

Facing US pressure to reduce migration, Mexico cracks down on migrant activists and shelters

June 26, 2019Immigration

Mexico faces pressure to stop migrants from reaching the US, especially since Trump’s tariff threat. Now, it’s cracking down on those who help migrants.

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