The bodies of 108 presumed migrants have been found in New Mexico during the first eight months of 2024, highlighting a dramatic increase in migrant deaths.
Experts believe smugglers are now treating migrants more harshly and leading them through paths that are riskier, especially during extreme summer temperatures.
The University of New Mexico's Office of the Medical Investigator has seen a significant increase in deaths, prompting the addition of more deputy medical investigators.
The rise in migrant deaths has raised humanitarian concerns as the focus on immigration policy continues to prioritize border security and deportations over safety.
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