Only men have been reported; there is no evidence of children or women, Búcaro said at a press briefing.

The foreign minister assured that local authorities are still in contact with Mexico´s migration officials to help identify the victims and the subsequent repatriation of the bodies.

The Guatemalan Foreign Ministry (MINEX) assured that consulate personnel is on the scene trying to get information from Public Prosecutor’s Office, but the case is still under investigation.

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