Mexican officials said they remain concerned the buoys represent a threat to their nation's sovereignty and to the safety of migrants. Texas GregAbbott Immigration migrants SouthTexas Border
Authorities found an unidentified body stuck in the buoys that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered installed in the Rio Grande River to impede migrant crossings, according to Mexico's foreign affairs office.
Texas Department of Public Safety personnel informed the Mexican consulate of the discovery of a corpse on the south side of the buoys at 2:35 p.m. Wednesday, according to an. The foreign affairs office said it hasn't confirmed the person's nationality or cause of death. In its statement, the Mexican government reiterated its position that Texas' installation of the buoys is a violation of its national sovereignty. Officials also said they're concerned about the barrier's potential risk to the safety and human rights of migrants., arguing that the installation of the buoys and their accompanying razor wire violates the law and poses a threat to public safety.
Although McCraw said DPS personnel are"posted at the marine barrier at all times in case any migrants try to cross," he offered no information to support his claim that the person died upstream.
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