I wonder if they plan to set up little booth/tents and give away coffee and
doughnuts also. Wayne
Mexico Distributes Maps To Border Crossers
by UPI Wire
Jan 25, 2006
MEXCIO CITY, Mexico - Jan. 25, 2006 (UPI) -- Mexican migrants looking for
help in crossing the U.S. border illegally have been given maps to show them
the way.
The Mexican government said it is set to issue some 70,000 maps marking the
location of main roads and water tanks in order to reduce the death toll
among those seeking to enter the states without a visa, the BBC reported
Wednesday.
An estimated 500 people died trying to cross the border last year.
Human rights groups lauded the government's decision, while the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security said it would not help reduce the death
toll.
"It is not helpful for anyone, no matter how well intended they might be, to
produce road maps that lead aliens into the desolate and dangerous areas
along the border, and potentially invite criminal activity, human
exploitation and personal risk," said Homeland Security spokesman Russ
Knocke.
Copyright 2006 United Press International