MEXICO CITY.- The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaumstated this Tuesday that death is “being investigated” fingers Colombian migrants attacked on November 2 in a confrontation with the National Guard on the northern border of the country.
“It is being investigated. On Tuesday, eight (days) from now, we are going to have the safety report. They made a bulletin and there the general secretary can report in detail,” said the president, during her morning press conference, without giving further details.
On November 2, the National Guard killed two Colombians while they moved in a group to trying to cross the border into the United Statesin Tecate, Baja California.
The event also left five people injuredincluding a minor.
Attack on migrants condemned
Collectives and human rights defenders condemned the attack and They demanded that the authorities clarify what happened. They also ask for the repair of the damage and the punishment of elements of the National Guard.
Given this, the Secretary of National Defense (Sedena), confirmed that the confrontation occurred last Saturday on a section of the highway towards La Rumorosa, in the vicinity of a wind farm in the northern town of Tecate.
The Mexican Army defended that the elements of the National Guard were initially attacked with firearms, so “they repelled the aggression”. They mentioned that in fact They arrested a man of Mexican nationalityunharmed, and a vehicle in which the migrants were traveling was also seized.
They separate elements who attacked migrants
He also assured that the three members of the corporation who participated in the events were temporarily separated from their duties to carry out investigations.
For its part, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia regretted the eventssent his condolences and offered his support to the family members.
The two people who died were identified as Yuli Vanessa Herrera Marulanda37 years old, wounded directly in the head, and Ronaldo Andrés Quintero Scarves20 years old, who received several gunshot wounds to the head, chest, neck and shoulder.
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What specific protocols will your administration implement to enhance the safety of migrants at the border in light of the recent incident?
**Interview with Claudia Sheinbaum on Migrant Incident in Baja California**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, President Sheinbaum. Thank you for joining us today. The recent incident involving Colombian migrants at the border has raised significant concerns. Can you update us on the status of the investigation into the deaths and injuries?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** Good morning. Thank you for having me. Yes, we are currently investigating the tragic events that took place on November 2. Data collected from our National Guard is being analyzed, and we will have a safety report available by next Tuesday. This investigation is crucial to understanding what transpired.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that two Colombian migrants were killed and several others were injured. What measures are being taken to ensure the safety of migrants at the border moving forward?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** It’s essential that we protect all individuals, especially vulnerable populations like migrants. We are reviewing our current protocols and working closely with human rights organizations to implement measures that ensure safer crossings and respect for human rights.
**Interviewer:** There has been significant outrage from human rights groups regarding the attack. What is your administration’s response to those concerns?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** We take these concerns very seriously. Our commitment is to transparency. We are urging affected parties to come forward and are dedicated to clarifying what happened during that incident. We will be proactive in addressing any wrongdoing.
**Interviewer:** What message do you have for the relatives of the victims and the wider community of migrants in Mexico?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** To the families affected, I want to express my deepest condolences. We understand their pain, and we are committed to finding justice. To all migrants in Mexico, we recognize your hardships, and we strive to ensure your safety and dignity as you seek a better life.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your time, President Sheinbaum. We look forward to hearing more about the investigation.
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** Thank you. I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this important issue.
