🔴 Displaced by Violence in Chiapas Demand Safe Return in Governor's Report
South Texas Gains First Children's Hospital, Yet Care Access Challenges Persist * Honduran Mother Continues Search for Son Missing Since 2013, Inspires Documentary "Toshkua"
Displaced by Violence in Chiapas Demand Safe Return in Governor's Report
Ángeles Mariscal, Chiapas Paralelo.- Juan Carlos Fuentes Alanís, a displaced person from Chicomuselo, Chiapas, arrived exhausted to Congress during the report of Governor Rutilio Escandón to demand government attention. Fuentes Alanís, whose family fled to Guatemala after the kidnapping of three of his brothers by criminal groups, asked for safe conditions to return and search for his loved ones. Highlighting the difficult situation in his municipality, affected by conflicts between organized crime gangs, he stressed the urgency of government response for the border and mountain communities, where many people have been displaced by violence. This call adds to recent statements by the Pastoral Social, which highlights the growing number of victims of forced displacement in the region.
South Texas Gains First Children's Hospital, Yet Care Access Challenges Persist
Liza Kalinina, Texas Community Health News.- South Texas celebrates the opening of its first children's hospital in Edinburg, addressing a dire need for specialized pediatric care in the region. Despite this development, many families still face significant barriers to accessing care. The new Driscoll Children’s Hospital aims to serve a densely populated area where, previously, families had to travel over 160 miles to Corpus Christi for similar services. However, immigration status, a shortage of healthcare providers, and limited transportation complicate access. These barriers are pronounced in border counties, where children represent a high percentage of the population. The situation is exacerbated by federal immigration checkpoints that can deter undocumented families from seeking necessary care outside their immediate area. Additionally, the shortage of local healthcare professionals and the physical distance from other medical facilities continue to pose significant risks to pediatric health in the region.
Honduran Mother Continues Search for Son Missing Since 2013, Inspires Documentary "Toshkua"
Esmeralda Sánchez, Milenio, Saltillo.- Elizabeth Martínez Castro, a Honduran mother, has been searching since 2013 for her son Marco Antonio Amador Martínez, who disappeared in Reynosa, Mexico, after trying to reach the United States. Her tireless search inspired the documentary "Toshkua," which narrates the painful process she has faced. Martínez has participated in multiple migrant caravans and has filed complaints in several Mexican cities, obtaining a humanitarian visa for her situation. Despite the lack of significant progress in the investigation, she continues her fight, supported by the Amor y Fe committee and other families looking for their missing loved ones.