Three Mexicans were identified among the migrants found dead on a train in Texas; the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance to the families.

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Following the discovery of six bodies inside a cargo car in Texas, three of whom are Mexican nationals, the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) stated that it is monitoring the case through the Mexican Consulate in Laredo. The ministry indicated that the local police department notified them of the discovery of six deceased migrants inside a sealed container transported by train: "Authorities have confirmed the Mexican nationality of three of the individuals; the identities of the remaining individuals are still being determined." "Contact was established with the deputy chief of the Laredo Police Department, who is in charge of the investigation. He confirmed the incident and indicated that they are awaiting the results of the forensic examination," the statement detailed. Also read: Sheinbaum receives the CNTE from Chiapas at the National Palace; tensions remain regarding a potential boycott of the World Cup. The SRE, headed by Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco, assured that it will maintain contact with the families of the identified Mexican nationals to provide consular assistance, as well as to facilitate the eventual repatriation of their remains to Mexico and provide the necessary legal support. "This Consulate General will continue to closely monitor the case and maintain constant communication with the relevant authorities to learn about the progress of the investigation and contribute to clarifying the facts," the statement said. The Government of Mexico, through…
More Information: Following the discovery of six bodies inside a cargo car in Texas, three of whom are Mexican nationals, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) stated that it is following the case through the Mexican consulate in Laredo. It indicated that the Police Department of that city notified the discovery of six deceased migrants inside a dry container transported by train: "Authorities confirmed the Mexican nationality of three of the individuals; the others are in the process of being identified." "Contact was established with the deputy chief of the Laredo Police Department, in charge of the investigation, who confirmed the incident and indicated that they are awaiting the results of the forensic examination," it detailed. Also read: Sheinbaum receives CNTE from Chiapas at the National Palace; they maintain a threat to boycott the World Cup. The SRE, headed by Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco, guaranteed that it will maintain contact with the families of the identified Mexican individuals to provide them with consular assistance, as well as to arrange for the eventual repatriation of their remains to Mexico and the corresponding legal support. "This Consulate General will continue to closely follow the case and maintain permanent communication with the competent authorities to learn about the progress of the investigations and contribute to clarifying the facts," the representation said. The Government of Mexico, through the SRE, expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased and reiterated its commitment to providing consular assistance and protection. Join our channel! EL UNIVERSAL is now on Whatsapp! From your mobile device, find out about the most relevant news of the day, opinion articles, entertainment, trends, and more. aov/rmlgv News according to your interests.

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