32 Kidnapped Migrants in Tamaulipas to Receive Humanitarian Visitor Cards from INM

INM delivers Humanitarian Visitor Cards to the 32 kidnapped migrants in Tamaulipas

Tamaulipas: The 32 migrants who were kidnapped on December 30th on the Reynosa-Matamoros highway will receive Humanitarian Visitor Cards from the National Institute of Migration (INM).

The agency has requested support from the National Human Rights Commission (CNDH) to ensure the delivery of aid to the victims.

The 32 kidnapped migrants were found alive yesterday, Wednesday, January 3rd, and were taken care of by INM personnel, along with other organizations.

Tamaulipas: 32 kidnapped migrants to receive Humanitarian Visitor Cards from INM

On Thursday, January 4th, INM announced through a statement on its social media platforms that the 32 kidnapped migrants in Tamaulipas will receive Humanitarian Visitor Cards.

This decision comes after the migrants were declared victims of crime by the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Tamaulipas.

INM detailed that with the delivery of the cards, the 32 individuals will have access to public services, in order to guarantee their human right to have an identity and integrate into the social life of the country.

For this reason, the agency requested the joint support of CNDH to monitor the procedures and the proper delivery of cards to the migrants.

Furthermore, it also requested support from the National System for Integral Family Development (DIF), as among the migrants there are 9 minors and some families who will require assistance.

#PressRelease 📄 @INAMI_mx will grant Humanitarian Visitor Cards to the 32 migrants who were victims of a crime in #Tamaulipas. The support of @CNDH was requested to validate the different actions and aid provided.

🔗 https://t.co/TW2zi39KSa pic.twitter.com/sf86FrbIPT

— INM (@INAMI_mx) January 5, 2024

32 migrants rescued after being kidnapped on the Reynosa-Matamoros highway

The Attorney General’s Office of the State of Tamaulipas reported on Wednesday, January 3rd, that it successfully rescued 32 migrants who were kidnapped from a bus while traveling on the Reynosa-Matamoros highway.

According to the state governor, Américo Villareal, the nationalities of the 32 migrants were identified as follows:

26 Venezuelans
6 Hondurans

This has dismissed the claims made by the President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, who stated that four individuals from his country were among the migrants.

In light of this situation, the National Institute of Migration has taken the initiative to provide Humanitarian Visitor Cards to the 32 rescued migrants, ensuring that they have access to essential services and can integrate into society.

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