Eagle Pass

Human trafficking victim recounts horrors of life at the mercy of criminals | Fox News
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Human trafficking victim recounts horrors of life at the mercy of criminals | Fox News

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EAGLE PASS, Texas – Karla Jacinto estimates she has been raped more than 40,000 times. A victim of human trafficking, she was forced to have sex between 30 and 40 times per day from the ages of 12 to 16 years old. “It was always [an] apology after a beating, after the massacre on the…

Honduran Sexual Predator Sentenced for Trafficking Minor from Mexico
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Honduran Sexual Predator Sentenced for Trafficking Minor from Mexico

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DEL RIO, Texas – A Honduran national was sentenced Thursday to 188 months in prison and five years of supervised release for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. According to court documents, Onilson Dario Juarez-Mendez, 41, illegally entered the United States by wading across the Rio Grande River near…

Are DeSantis and Abbott Breaking Human Trafficking Laws by Sending Migrants to Blue States? (Spoiler: no.)
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Are DeSantis and Abbott Breaking Human Trafficking Laws by Sending Migrants to Blue States? (Spoiler: no.)

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Editor’s note: this news topic is “hot” in America. Human trafficking requires Action, Means, and Purpose. “Purpose” has to be for a commercial benefit. Here is a set of articles to review:  Are DeSantis and Abbott Breaking Human Trafficking Laws by Sending Migrants to Blue States? (Spoiler: no.) No, Transporting Undocumented Migrants to Martha’s Vineyard…

Border Patrol: 8 migrants found dead in Rio Grande at Texas – ABC7
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Border Patrol: 8 migrants found dead in Rio Grande at Texas – ABC7

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EAGLE PASS, Texas — At least eight migrants were found dead in the Rio Grande after dozens attempted a hazardous crossing near Eagle Pass, Texas, officials said Friday. U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Mexican officials made the discovery Thursday while responding to a large group of people crossing the river following days of heavy…

Eight migrants dead, 92 rescued while attempting to illegally enter US – World News – WION
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Eight migrants dead, 92 rescued while attempting to illegally enter US – World News – WION

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Editor’s note: trying to cross a border is not human trafficking. At least eight migrants drowned while attempting to cross Rio Grande river in particularly swift currents following heavy rains while trying to reach the United States, officials said. Over 90 others were rescued. The migrants were among scores of people crossing the river near Eagle Pass,…