Federal agents apprehend two Colombian migrants in Yucatán operation

Federal forces, including the Mexican Navy, National Defense Secretariat, National Guard, Attorney General's Office, and State Investigative Police, carried out an operation at a checkpoint under the Teya bridge in Kanasín, Yucatán. The operation led to the apprehension of two Colombian migrants.

The migrants, identified as a 33-year-old and a 48-year-old, were located and taken into custody. The National Migration Institute (INM) led the operation, with the Navy providing perimeter security to facilitate the humanitarian rescue efforts.

The two Colombian citizens were transferred to the INM offices in Mérida, where they will undergo administrative procedures. This incident highlights ongoing migration challenges in the region.

According to the Ministry of the Interior, Yucatán has secured 54 migrants in the first quarter of this year, predominantly from Venezuela and Cuba. In 2025, the state registered 231 migrants, representing 0.24% of the national total and ranking 18th nationally. The INM in Yucatán has previously encountered irregular migrants from countries such as Chad, Lithuania, and Yemen, in addition to the consistent flow from Cuba, Venezuela, and Colombia.