More on Immorality of Border Deaths

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

The Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) held a Press Conference on Monday October 30th 2006 to release the “2006 Migrant Deaths Report at the US/Mexico Border”. Representatives presented a comprehensive report of migrant deaths in our region as well as for the whole US/Mexico Border.   

BNHR compiled this report by collecting information from the US Border Patrol, the Mexican Consulate, the Medical Examiner, and other border organizations.   A dramatic finding of our research is that in the 2005-2006 Fiscal Year (FY), the number of migrant deaths in El Paso-New Mexico increased almost in 100% with reference to the previous 2004-2005 FY. These migrant deaths numbers deepen the human rights crisis at the US/Mexico border, specifically in our El Paso/New Mexico border communities.

In light of increased irrational border enforcement policies and xenophobic climate, there has been no consideration to this migrant deaths’ crisis. Current policies have created a situation were more that one migrant dies per day, simply by crossing for a better life.

The Border Network for Human Rights is asking you to review the report and invites present your perspectives and to address the current political rhetoric and policies that have caused migrant deaths and other human rights violations at the border. To request a copy, email: bordernet2001@yahoo.com

Fernando Garcia
Border Network for Human Rights
2101-A Myrtle Ave
El Paso, TX 79901
(915) 577-0724

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