Round a dozen migrants alongside the southern border of Mexico have sewn their mouths shut in protest in opposition to the nation's immigration company.

These Central and South American migrants who've sewn their mouths shut in an effort to point out the severity of their scenario to the Nationwide Migration Institute are looking for passage into the nation to allow them to finally attain america.

Activist Irineo Mujica mentioned, "The migrants are stitching their lips collectively as an indication of protest. We hope that the Nationwide Migration Institute can see that they're bleeding, that they're human beings."

Among the protesters concerned had their households with them, though the protest itself was solely performed by adults and their youngsters's mouths weren't sewn. They instructed Reuters that they're protesting for them in order that they will get the prospect at a greater life over the borders.

"I am doing it for my daughter," mentioned Venezuelan migrant Yorgelis Rivera. "She has not eaten something in the previous few hours and I see no resolution from the authorities. We're like prisoners right here."

In an official assertion, the Nationwide Migration Institute condemned the protest, saying that "it's worrying that these measures have been carried out with the consent and assist of those that name themselves their representatives, with the intention of pressuring authorities on an consideration already supplied."

This can be a creating story and can be up to date when extra info is accessible.

Replace 2/16/2022 at 10:47 a.m. EST: This story has been up to date to incorporate extra info and quotes on the protest.

Migrants Resting
Some migrants have sewn their mouths shut in protest over the Nationwide Migration Institute's practices. On this picture from November 2021, migrants who're heading in a caravan to the U.S. relaxation on their option to Mexico Metropolis to request asylum and refugee standing, in Mapastepec, Mexico. Photograph by Isaac Guzman/AFP by way of Getty Photographs