AZMEX SPECIAL 26-1-19

AZMEX SPECIAL 26 JAN 2019


Note: just one of many diseases coming in. Photos, etc. at links.
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Migrant with flesh-eating bacteria detained at US border
The Associated Press
January 26, 2019 09:14 AM

https://www.kob.com/new-mexico-news/migrant-with-flesh-eating-bacteria-detained-at-us-border/5223312/?cat=500

LORDSBURG, N.M. (AP) - U.S. Border Patrol agents say a man among hundreds of migrants detained in New Mexico
in recent days has been diagnosed as having been infected with flesh-eating bacteria.

The man was transported to a hospital after telling an agent that he had a growing rash on his leg.

Officials said in a statement Friday the unidentified migrant will require extensive treatment.

Flesh-eating bacteria is a rare condition called necrotizing fasciitis that spreads quickly and can be fatal.

The bacteria usually gets into the body through a minor cut or scrape and can cause a serious infection
that can destroy muscle, skin and other tissue.

Sometimes surgery is needed to remove the infected area.

It's rare for the infection to spread to other people.

The man's home country was not disclosed.

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Another large group of migrants apprehended at New Mexico-Mexico border
Chris Ramirez
January 25, 2019 06:12 PM

https://www.kob.com/investigative-news/another-large-group-of-migrants-apprehended-at-new-mexico-mexico-border/5223084/

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- The U.S. Border Patrol apprehended a group 306 migrants in New Mexico Thursday.

It was the third large group attempting to cross the border in less than two weeks.

On Jan. 16, a group of 247 migrants was seen jumping a fence, crossing into New Mexico.

Another large group of migrants apprehended at New Mexico-Mexico border
On Jan. 18, the Border Patrol reported migrants jumping over the Normandy barriers to get into the country.

In a statement, the Border Patrol said, "criminal organizations smuggling these groups continue to take advantage of these groups of people
in order to enhance their illegal activities without due regard to the risks to human life."

Ranchers in southern New Mexico have expressed concerns about illegal drug and human smuggling.

"They've bunked out in our barns, I've had horses stolen," said Cammie Moore.

The situation in Hidalgo County compelled to the county manager to write a letter to Senators Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, asking for more help.

"I had several citizens who had called into my office, called into the sheriff's office, reached out to some of our local representatives,
reached out to the commissioners stating that they didn't feel safe, felt like they needed more law enforcement presence,"
said Tisha Green, Hidalgo County Manager.

Some people believe New Mexico's bootheel ( SW NM ) is becoming an increasingly attractive spot
to smuggle people into the country because it isn't as fortified as other areas along the border.

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