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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Abe Asher

INSANE: Mexico immigration chief charged over detention centre fire that killed 40 | Vintage Vibes

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The head of Mexico’s immigration agency will stand trial for his alleged oversight failure after 40 people died in a migrant fire at a detention centre in Ciudad Juarez in March.

Francisco Garduño will remain free and stay in his job for the time being, with the Associated Press reporting that his lawyers will seek an agreement to provide reparations to victims of the fire or their families.

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