Body found in river buoys at Mexico border amid criticism of policy [View all]

Body found in river buoys at Mexico border amid criticism of policy


MEXICO CITY, Aug 2 (Reuters) - A body was found stuck in a barrier of buoys installed by Texas authorities in the Rio Grande river, which straddles the U.S.-Mexico border, Mexico's foreign ministry said on Wednesday while expressing fresh safety concerns over the floating fence.

Authorities are working to identify the body found in the river and determine the cause of death, according to a statement from Mexico's foreign ministry.

The crossing is a popular area for migrants seeking to reach the United States.

The Texan government installed the barrier last month and said at the time the buoys would "help deter illegal immigrants attempting to make the dangerous river crossing into Texas."

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https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/body-found-river-buoys-mexico-border-amid-criticism-policy-2023-08-03/