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Riot breaks out at Tapachula migrant detention center after alleged arson attempt
A riot erupted at Tapachula's Siglo XXI Migration Station after two Venezuelan nationals allegedly attempted to set a mattress on fire, prompting arrests and a two-hour standoff. The incident highlights overcrowding and human rights concerns at the facility, where 65,000 migrants are stranded awaiting case resolutions, reigniting criticism of the National Migration Institute (INM).
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