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Latin America searches for missing after Hurricane Katrina


MEXICO CITY Latin American nations are trying to locate citizens affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Tens of thousands of Latin Americans, most from Mexico and Honduras, were living in the New Orleans area prior to the hurricane.

Officials worry that those who are illegal immigrants may not seek help for fear of being deported.

President Vicente Fox says his government reached an agreement with U-S authorities that "those who were not documented at the time will not be subject to any pressure or persecution whatsoever."

Officials had no reports of any Mexican deaths, but 87 citizens were reported missing.

El Salvador said it had more than 9-thousand citizens living in the area affected by Katrina.

Brazil's government news agency reported that 10-thousand Brazilians live in New Orleans.

Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and Chile also reported efforts to reach displaced citizens.