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Quintana Roo Boosts Border Security Amid Immigration Surge

2/10/2025

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Quintana Roo is ramping up border security with Belize to tackle the rising tide of illegal immigration and smuggling. Julio César Gómez Torres, head of the SSC, reported a surge in migrant seizures, especially from Cuba. Authorities are intensifying patrols in rural areas, targeting drug trafficking routes that are frequently misused for illicit activities.

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Story summary

Quintana Roo is ramping up border security with Belize to tackle the rising tide of illegal immigration and smuggling. Julio César Gómez Torres, head of the SSC, reported a surge in migrant seizures, especially from Cuba. Authorities are intensifying patrols in rural areas, targeting drug trafficking routes that are frequently misused for illicit activities.