Sentenced to 30 years in prison for the death of 53 immigrants

A U.S. court sentenced Rigoberto Ramon Miranda Orozco to 30 years for his role in the deaths of 53 migrants in a truck in Texas in 2022. He was extradited from Guatemala after pleading guilty to conspiracy and aiding in the transport of migrants resulting in death and serious injury. The case highlights a tragic incident where migrants suffered in extreme heat due to a faulty air conditioning system. Only 11 of the 60 migrants survived. Prosecutors emphasized the suffering endured by the victims, while Miranda Orozco's attorney argued the sentence was harsh and called for comprehensive immigration reform. Other key figures in the smuggling operation received severe sentences as well.