Human Rights Violations against Migrants in Transit
By Maureen Meyer, with contributions from Stephanie Brewer, WOLA
The journey of most migrants to the United States is not easy. For residents of South and Central America it usually involves traveling through several countries, particularly Mexico, before reaching the U.S.-Mexico border which represents the last stage of a treacherous and harrowing journey. Because of their undocumented status, migrants traveling through Mexico have long been subject to abuse by criminal groups and Mexican authorities. In recent years, the expansion of organized criminal groups in Mexico has added one additional layer of danger to the trip.
