Mexico’s president says fire was caused by migrants lighting mattresses in protest at planned deportations
The Los Angeles Times said a federal Mexican official told its reporters that the migrants were protesting because 68 people had been confined to a cell intended for a maximum of 50 and deprived of drinking water.
In addition to the 40 who died, 28 were hospitalised after being injured, Mexico’s migration institute said. The office of Mexico’s attorney general said it was investigating. “He asked me to not leave him alone. I will never forget his words,” said Maldonado’s 23-year-old sister, Katiuska Marquez, who was also detained but later released because she was caring for a toddler.
He said the diocese of Juárez would look for ways to improve the support already given to migrants. Several shelters in the city are operated by the church.Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
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