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Mexico's Ex-Immigration Chief Apologizes After Deadly Fire
10/1/2025
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- Mexico's former immigration chief, Francisco Garduño Yañez, apologized for the 2023 Juárez facility fire that killed 40 migrants.
- March 27, 2023, migrants protested poor conditions and were locked inside a cell.
- Survivors and families doubt apology, viewing it as a tactic to evade charges.
- A Sept. 26 vigil honored victims with candles and flags as advocates continue to demand justice.
