Religious hope hopes for migrants within the borders of Mexico-Io

Vatican News

Sister Carmen Ogartiti Garcia, from the sisters of excessive for the blessed muftis, shared the sad situation facing thousands of immigrants on the border between Mexico and the United States, specifically in Siodad Khuraiz. In an interview conducted by Sister Bernadet Reese, she reveals in the framework of the leadership cycle with Talitha Kum in Lima, Peru, about the complexities and suffering of those looking for a better life, but they are trapped in a form of uncertainty and abuse.

The effect of new immigration policies in the United States

One of the central issues is the way the recent immigrant policies implemented by the United States government on immigrants. Ugariti explains that after the arrival of the new president of the United States, many appointments that were to try to try to organize their situation were suspended. In addition, intensive monitoring was implemented on the border, with the presence of the Mexican National Guard and a tougher control over the entry of people without the appropriate documents.

This measure, although it is justified by security and drug security issues, such as fentanel and weapons, have caused severe consequences for people who were already on the border, pending an opportunity to cross. Many of these people, from different Latin American countries, were held in the despair, without being able to return to their homeland and the inability to reach a decent life in the United States.

Despair and hope stories

Ugarte shares some of the most moved stories for the migrants with whom he worked. Among them, women from Cuba and Guatemala, after passing through Mexico, in search of an opportunity in the United States, are trapped in sexual exploitation and employment situations. It also tells the suffering of women from Venezuela and Colombia, who faced the risk of passing by Daryans, one of the most fatal ways for migrants trying to reach North America.

“Some have told us that they could no longer in their countries, and in their north, they have suffered from physical and emotional pain. They are looking for work, but their situation is very difficult,” he says, with a focus on continuing the arduous journey, such as difficulties in walking due to extreme fatigue.

Ascending human trafficking and exploitation

There is another critical issue, which is the increase in the exploitation and movement of people in the region. The religious indicates how migrants, in their despair, are easily vulnerable to organized crime networks, which pick them up for their use in illegal activities. He said that sexual exploitation and employment is a clear fact, especially in Sidad Khwariz, where people flee violence and poverty under those who benefit from their weakness.

“Fear is what dominates the situation,” he says.

The task of loyal sisters and the elasticity of immigrants

Despite adversity, religious highlights the hard work of the loyal sisters from the blessed Savior and other organizations that joined the region to provide support to immigrants. This support is not limited to material assistance, but also limited to emotional, spiritual and basic accompaniment so that immigrants can overcome the pain and anguish they suffer from.

“People appreciate a lot of strength, tell their stories and know that someone listens to them. This healing process is important like any other help that we can provide,” says Ugariti.

“We are here for them, a hundred percent, without rest. Our work is not only a material help, but also to provide hope, which many of them lost on their journey.”