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Governor says his administration detected child trafficking cases in Puebla

Journalist Lydia Cacho published a book that unveiled a sex trafficking ring in Puebla

Miguel Barbosa, Morena, recently took office as governor - Photo: Félix Márquez/CUARTOSCURO.COM
26/08/2019 |14:49Newsroom |
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The new Puebla governor, Luis Miguel Barbosa Huerta , announced that the new administration discovered several cases of children trafficking .

During an event to present the System of Comprehensive Protection of Children and Teenagers , the governor announced he will file a lawsuit .

“There are documented cases of child trafficking , it's terrible. Once we have more elements, [the case] is going to be the subject of complaints.”

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explained that the cases are being investigated although he didn't say when did the crimes happen.

The governor also said that the local DIF worked as a political operation center and didn't focus on helping children and families .

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