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(10 Apr 2017) A group of Central American migrants re-enacted the Way of the Cross, crossing the Suchiate river that separates Mexico and Guatemala.The Wy of the Cross is a Christian tradition during Holy Week which attempts to recreate the path Jesus walked carrying the cross upon which he was to be crucified.Migrants are using the Way of the Cross to draw media attention to the violence Central American migrants face.Thousands of Central American migrants enter Mexican territory illegally each year, most bound for the United States.Many migrant workers are reported missing, kidnapped or killed by organised cartels in Mexico.You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you... Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork
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AP Archive 4090539 5f17ec18a0ba67130c3c6d1b042fa5a0 Mexico Way of the Cross Latin America and Caribbean Mexico Central America