Mexico is a country with a rich history and diverse landscape that is worth seeing but also it is a very dangerous place to visit. Or even just to pass through. Last month a group of 250 migrant workers, traveling to the U.S on board a Mexican federally owned train, were detained by Mexican police and some were taken into custody.
The journey continued with about 150 passengers then the train operator insisted the passengers pay him more money. After which gunmen boarded the train beat and robbed some of the migrants and then abducted 40 of them.
The Mexican government denied that armed men boarded the train until witnesses were found who were willing to testify. Searches continue to find the 40 abducted.
Why this crime? Many, including the Mexican government are confused but some believe the Zetas, a violent Mexican crime gang had something to do with it. The Rev Alejandro Solalinde a Catholic priest publicly accused the Zetas for the crime and then received a death threat.
Many occurrences like these occur in Mexico. 72 migrant workers in a similar manner were abducted and killed while traveling in Mexico last fall.
Here’s the full article: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/22/world/americas/22mexico.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=Mexico+&st=nyt
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