.mattgutmanABC reports from about 20 minutes outside downtown San Antonio, where people are coming to pay their respects to the more than 50 people who died after being abandoned in a tractor-trailer.
Roberto Marquez of Dallas adds a flower a make-shift memorial at the site where officials found dozens of people dead in an abandoned semitrailer containing suspected migrants in in San Antonio, Texas, June 29, 2022.Four men have been charged in connection with the alleged migrant smuggling operation that took the lives of 53 people who were trapped in the sweltering heat of a tractor-trailer in Texas.
Juan Claudio D'Luna-Mendez and Juan Francisco D'Luna-Bilbao were identified as unauthorized migrants in possession of multiple weapons, according to federal authorities. People place flowers and candles at a makeshift memorial where a tractor-trailer was discovered with deceased migrants inside, outside San Antonio, Texas,June 29, 2022.The incident unfolded in the southcentral Texas city on Monday evening at around 5:50 p.m.
"Horrified at this tragic loss of life near San Antonio," Magnus said Monday. "This speaks to the desperation of migrants who would put their lives in the hands of callous human smugglers who show no regard for human life." Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, citing information provided by U.S. authorities, said the dead included 22 Mexican citizens, seven Guatemalan citizens and two Honduran citizens. The other victims have yet to be identified and Mexico is working with the U.S. on an investigation, according to Ebrard.Members of law enforcement investigate a tractor trailer, June 27, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas, where at least 46 people, were found dead.
"Exploiting vulnerable individuals for profit is shameful, as is political grandstanding around tragedy, and my Administration will continue to do everything possible to stop human smugglers and traffickers from taking advantage of people who are seeking to enter the United States between ports of entry," Biden said.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar sent Biden a letter, requesting a meeting and assistance. Salazar wrote he was "angry" that he has made several appeals to the administration, without response. He also criticized the "lack of action" that has allowed Abbott to use this as a "campaign stunt." "HSI continues its enforcement efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our communities," ICE said in its statement. "We will continue to address the serious public safety threat posed by human smuggling organizations and their reckless disregard for the health and safety of those smuggled. To report suspicious activity, we encourage people to call the HSI Tip Line at 1-866-DHS-2ICE. All calls are kept confidential.
When asked about the criticism from Republicans, including Abbott, who say Biden's border policies have led to dangerous journeys for immigrants, Jean-Pierre said the White House is focused on the victims and their families.
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