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Quebec man extradited to U.S. after pregnant migrant dies in border crossing attempt

A man was arraigned on human smuggling charges after a pregnant woman was found dead in a river while illegally crossing the US-Canada border, according to federal authorities.
Ana Vasquez-Flores, 33, was discovered in the Great Chazy River on December 14, 2023, after her husband reported her missing to U.S. Border agents.
Jhader Augusto Uribe-Tobar, 36, is accused of smuggling Vasquez-Flores for $2,500 and instructing her to cross the river at night.
U.S. Attorney Carla Freedman stated that this incident shows the dangers of illegal migration and how smugglers put people in harm's way for profit.

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