Tragedy at the border: 12-year-old girl strangled in Houston revives immigration debate in the U.S.

Last Monday of last week, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was found lifeless in a creek in Houston, Texas. Horror gripped the community upon learning that she had been strangled. Two men, of Venezuelan origin and with irregular immigration status, were arrested as suspects in the crime, sparking a wave of outrage and reigniting the debate on border security in the United States. Johan José Martínez-Rangel, 22 years old, and Franklin Peña Ramos, 26, entered the country illegally and now face capital murder charges. This tragic event has put the immigration policies of the Joe Biden administration in check, as he has been heavily criticized for his handling of border security. The tragedy of Jocelyn Nungaray has been used as a political weapon by former President Donald Trump, who blames Biden and his border policy for the girl's death. The Republican has seized this case to strengthen his anti-immigration stance and has promised more severe actions in that area if he returns to power. The murder of the 12-year-old girl has increased pressure on the current administration, which has been forced to issue statements of sorrow and solidarity with the victim's family. However, political polarization on this issue continues to rise, with both sides using the case to bolster their arguments. Immigration and border security have become one of the most contentious issues in the political campaign leading up to the November presidential elections in the United States. The population is divided and concerned about the situation on the border with Mexico, where record numbers of undocumented immigrants seeking asylum have been recorded. Biden, on his part, has recently signed an executive order to restrict the access of undocumented migrants to the country and make it more difficult to obtain asylum, in an attempt to control the situation at the border. However, criticism of his management has increased following the tragic murder of Jocelyn Nungaray. The mother of the minor has expressed her pain and her desire for justice for her daughter's death. The account of the events leading up to the crime is heartbreaking, with Jocelyn being last seen alive in the company of the two suspects, who reportedly approached her in a restaurant and strangled her in the early hours of Monday. The case of Jocelyn Nungaray is just one of many that highlight the complexity and tragedies surrounding immigration and border security in the United States. Society faces the challenge of finding a balance between protecting its borders and showing humanity towards those seeking a better life on its territory. Amidst political polarization and the tragedy of an innocent girl, American society grapples with compassion for the victims and the need to establish effective and secure immigration policies. The death of Jocelyn Nungaray is a painful reminder that border security is an urgent issue that requires balanced and effective solutions.