Mexico Mistreats Illegal Aliens

Detainees from the pipeline of illegal aliens crossing the southern Mexican border from Central America have been mistreated, say human rights activists. Apparently, jails have been overcrowded and food and water have been denied to detainees for hours in a crackdown launched last year. The illegals were mostly Guatemalans but also included Hondurans and Salvadorans.

From AZCentral.com:

Many Mexicans empathize with these Central American travelers. But other people, especially in southern states like Chiapas, fear that Central Americans will eventually begin settling in Mexico and taking Mexicans' jobs. They also are worried about crime brought by the Mara Salvatrucha, Central American gangsters who control the immigration routes.

On Dec. 14, new President Felipe Calderon announced expanded security measures to stem the flow of Central American migrants. They include new police task forces along the Chiapas-Guatemala border, an overhaul of Mexico's visa program for seasonal farmworkers, and inspections to make sure Central Americans are in Mexico legally.

So, the Mexican government is worried about crime and the loss of jobs available for actual citizens. Therefore, security on the southern border of Mexico has reportedly been strengthened.

Heh, imagine that. Illegal aliens are not welcome in Mexico.