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Guilty Plea in Deadly Smuggling Case | San Antonio News
A man named Miranda-Orozco has pleaded guilty to his role in a deadly 2022 human smuggling operation in San Antonio that killed 53 people and injured 11 others. He organized the dangerous journey of migrants from Guatemala through Mexico into the U.S., prioritizing profit over human life. Prosecutors called him a key player in a network that exploited vulnerable people, while U.S. officials stressed the severe consequences of immigration crimes. Arrested in Guatemala in August 2024 and extradited in March 2025, he now faces life in prison and is set to be sentenced in October. This plea marks…
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