### Activists Feel Overlooked with the Appointment of Palau Hernández to INM BC
The appointment of Alejandro Palau Hernández as the interim head of the National Institute of Migration (INM) delegation in Baja California has raised concerns among civil organizations supporting migrants.
José Moreno Mena, president of the Migrant Defense Coalition, expressed disappointment, stating that federal authorities ignored their requests to reconsider this appointment. He emphasized that while they hope for a positive relationship, they will remain critical of any anomalies.
Associations like the Migrant Defense Coalition and the Migration Policy Working Group (GTPM) issued a joint statement last Friday, highlighting their apprehensions about Palau Hernández’s appointment. They recalled a 2021 incident in Chiapas where Palau was seen on video assaulting a migrant during an operation conducted by the National Guard.
The activist groups argue that officials with a policing background and a history of human rights violations could set back inclusive and respectful policies towards migrants. With the recent resignation of David Pérez Tejada on September 13, who served as the head of INM in Baja California for over a year, activists are particularly vigilant about maintaining a constructive dialogue.
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### Additional News on the Subject
#### Federal Decision on Palau Hernández’s Appointment Pending
The federal government in Baja California confirmed that the final ratification of Alejandro Palau Hernández’s appointment as the official head of the INM in the state would be decided by the next federal administration. This leaves a window of uncertainty for both activists and the INM staff.
#### Concerns Over National Guard’s Role in Migrant Operations
Civil organizations have voiced increasing concerns over the National Guard’s involvement in migrant operations, deeming it a militarization of migration policy. This sentiment echoes the broader anxiety over officials like Palau Hernandez, whose backgrounds are seen as unsuitable for humanitarian roles.
#### Migrant Document Confusions
Employers in Baja California struggle with recognizing official documents to hire migrants due to delays in issuing the TVRH cards. The INM is issuing temporary permits in the meantime, allowing migrants to process their employment applications.
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