Widespread abuse of migrants in Mexico is 'human rights crisis'

Publication Date: Wednesday 28 April 2010 A new Amnesty International report details how migrants are preyed on by criminal gangs while public officials turn a blind eye or even play an active part in kidnappings, rapes and murders. Teaser image: Amnesty International Index Number: AMR 41/014/2010 The Mexican authorities must act to halt the continuing abuse of migrants who are preyed on by criminal gangs while public officials turn a blind eye or even play an active part in kidnappings, rapes and murders, Amnesty International said in a new report released on…

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