Haitian girls found dead in Mexican migrant center septic tank
Two Haitian girls, ages 4 and 5, were found dead in a septic tank at a migrant transit center in Oaxaca while awaiting immigration processing with their mother. Two officials were dismissed, but no one has been held responsible.
Feb 24, 2026Oaxaca, MexicoCountry of origin: Haiti
Two Haitian girls, ages 4 and 5, were found dead in a septic tank at Casa Hogar Patos, a migrant transit center in Oaxaca, Mexico on February 24, 2026. The children had been admitted to the facility with their mother while awaiting immigration processing. The Support Group for Repatriated and Refugees (GARR) is demanding an investigation. Two officials have been dismissed but no one has been formally held responsible.
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- Haitian Times
- L'Union Suite
- Oaxaca investiga la muerte de dos niñas haitianas en un albergue para migrantes
El País·Feb 25, 2026·archived copy
- Two Haitian Children Die in Mexican Migrant Custody
Mexico Solidarity·Feb 27, 2026·archived copy
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