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 TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) - The leaders of Mexico, Colombia and Central America agreed Wednesday to strengthen the rights of migrants heading north to the United States while fighting the smugglers who move thousands across borders, from Panama to Mexico.
On the first day of a two-day regional summit in the Honduran capital, the leaders promised to work together to halt the trafficking of people, especially women and children, while "promoting respect and the protection of human rights of migrants."
Thousands of Central Americans pass through Mexico on their way to the United States, and many are robbed or mistreated during their journey. Mexico has promised to do more to ensure their safety, but has continued to deport those found in the country illegally.
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