Mexican Smuggling Guide Sentenced to 10 Years for Endangering Migrants

Jesus Ernesto Dessens-Romero led a perilous smuggling operation, resulting in the death of a young woman and the exploitation of others.

Dessens-Romero was convicted of multiple smuggling offenses, including conspiracy and transporting illegal aliens for profit.
He guided five Mexican nationals through dangerous terrain with limited supplies, leading to severe physical distress for one woman.
Despite her condition, Dessens-Romero failed to seek help and continued the journey, leaving the woman behind to die.
The smuggler used WhatsApp to coordinate with a transnational criminal organization for further transportation within the U.S.
Authorities emphasize the case as a warning to human smugglers and the networks that exploit vulnerable migrants.