Texas officials respond to guilty plea in San Antonio human smuggling tragedy
A Guatemalan national has pleaded guilty for his role in a San Antonio smuggling incident that resulted in 53 deaths. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the extradition and subsequent plea following the 2022 tragedy.
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A Guatemalan national has pleaded guilty for his role in a San Antonio smuggling incident that resulted in 53 deaths. The U.S. Department of Justice confirmed the extradition and subsequent plea following the 2022 tragedy.
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