Revelan hasta un 40% más muertes de migrantes en la frontera que las reportadas por EEUU

A new database reveals significant discrepancies in the official figures on migrant deaths between Mexico and the United States, showing that local records may be up to 40% higher than those reported by the Border Patrol. This exposes systematic errors in official documentation, such as omissions of names or nationalities, and deaths in hospitals that go uncounted, hindering an accurate understanding of the humanitarian crisis. The interactive platform enables precise geospatial visualization of the findings on human remains, while also classifying causes of death, ranging from extreme heat to incidents involving agents. This transparency is crucial for grasping the true scale of the tragedy and its determining factors, offering a more comprehensive perspective that overcomes the limitations of traditional government data. This case is relevant to open data because it demonstrates how civil society organizations can audit the transparency and quality of public data. By comparing official records with independent sources, it highlights the need for verifiable open data to protect human rights. Moreover, it illustrates the power of geospatial visualization and citizen collaboration to correct institutional biases and demand accountability in the management of migration crises.

Source: abriendobrecha.tv
Published on 2025-08-06

Revelan hasta un 40% más muertes de migrantes en la frontera que las reportadas por EEUU

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