Mexico - 250 Central American Migrants Detained

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Around 250 migrants have been detained in San Luis Potosi over the last few days. Mexican authorities say that on Friday they intercepted a truck carrying 114 Central American migrants, including 15 minors, on the way to the United States. The driver of the truck was arrested and is facing human trafficking charges. Thousands of migrants fleeing poverty and violence in Mexico and Central America try to reach the United States every year. teleSUR