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Crime
Mexican man pleads guilty to role in 2022 human smuggling tragedy
Smuggling Deaths
Migrant tragedy remembered one year later, reigniting talks about U.S. immigration system
“This was a direct result of the immigration system that has dehumanized and criminalized people who are seeking freedom," one advocate said.
Smuggling Deaths
Man pleads guilty to involvement in 2022 San Antonio tractor-trailer smuggling deaths
Several others are at various stages of the courts process in connection with the 2022 tragedy.
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Four new suspects charged in death of 53 migrants on one-year mark since tragedy in San Antonio
A motion has been granted to unseal an indictment naming Riley Covarrubias-Ponce, Felipe Orduna-Torres, Luis Alberto Rivera-Leal, Armando Gonzales-Ortega.
Smuggling Deaths
San Antonio marks one year since deadliest US human-smuggling event unfolded on the southwest side
Local leaders are trying to erect a permanent monument memorializing the 53 victims.
Smuggling Deaths
Four new suspects charged in death of 53 migrants on one-year mark since tragedy in San Antonio
A motion has been granted to unseal an indictment naming Riley Covarrubias-Ponce, Felipe Orduna-Torres, Luis Alberto Rivera-Leal, Armando Gonzales-Ortega.
Smuggling Deaths
San Antonio marks one year since deadliest US human-smuggling event unfolded on the southwest side
One man visits every day to take care of the memorial for the 53 victims on Quintana Road, and local leaders are working to create something more permanent.
Smuggling Deaths
Remembering a nightmare: Responders recall painful memories of Quintana Road migrant tragedy
The June 27, 2022, call for a truck filled with dead migrants weighs like a ton of emotional bricks for SAFD and the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office.
Smuggling Deaths
One year later: San Antonio plans permanent memorial for 53 human-smuggling victims
The monument will memorialize those who have died in search of a better life.
Smuggling Deaths
'Let their deaths not be in vain': Crowds gather at prayer vigil to honor migrants who died in semitruck
The event featured mariachis, a prayer vigil, photo slideshow and speakers.
Smuggling Deaths
Four people charged in connection to deadliest human smuggling incident
53 migrants died in the hot trailer on June 27.
Smuggling Deaths
Federal indictment formally charges primary suspects in San Antonio human-smuggling tragedy
They face 20 years to life in prison if convicted, with the death penalty also a possibility.
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