Migrant Deaths Surge Tenfold in New Mexico Amid Harsh Smuggling Routes and Extreme Heat

The article reports a significant rise in migrant deaths in New Mexico, where fatalities near the U.S.-Mexico border have increased tenfold over the past two years. Many migrants, mainly from Mexico and Central America, are guided by smugglers through harsh and dangerous routes across deserts and mountains, leading to exhaustion, dehydration, and heat-related deaths. The influx of migrants has overwhelmed local medical investigators, and authorities are ramping up efforts to combat smuggling and improve rescue operations. Climate change and intensified border security measures have further complicated the situation, leading to more perilous journeys for those seeking to cross into the U.S.#MigrantCrisis #BorderSecurity #HumanRights #NewMexico #ClimateChange #ImmigrationCrisis #HumanTrafficking #HeatDeaths #BorderPatrol #USA #Mexico #Donaldtrump #Election #Kamalaharris