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, injured 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 key reforms do you believe are necessary to ensure the protection of migrant rights in the wake of the recent attack?
**Interview with Julia González, Human Rights Advocate**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Julia. The recent tragic event involving Colombian migrants and the National Guard has raised many concerns. Can you share your immediate thoughts on the situation?
**Julia González:** Thank you for having me. My heart goes out to the families affected by this horrendous incident. The loss of lives, especially among vulnerable populations like migrants, is unacceptable. It’s alarming that such confrontations are occurring at our borders, and it’s critical that we hold the authorities accountable.
**Editor:** President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned that the incident is ”being investigated” and a safety report will be released soon. Do you believe this investigation will genuinely address the issues raised?
**Julia González:** Investigations are crucial, but they need to be thorough and transparent. We’ve seen too many cases where investigations are launched but lead to little accountability. It’s imperative that this investigation includes input from human rights organizations and truly seeks to understand what happened, rather than serving as a cover-up.
**Editor:** Human rights defenders have condemned the attack and called for reparations. What specific actions do you believe should be prioritized by the authorities?
**Julia González:** First and foremost, we need a public and transparent investigation that leads to accountability for those involved. Reparations for the victims’ families must be prioritized, along with medical assistance for the injured. Additionally, there should be a comprehensive review of border policies to ensure that migrants are treated with dignity and respect, not as threats.
**Editor:** With increasing tensions at borders, what long-term solutions do you suggest to prevent such violence against migrants?
**Julia González:** We need to shift our approach from viewing migration as a security issue to treating it as a humanitarian one. This includes investing in communities in migrant-sending countries, creating legal pathways for migration, and providing proper training for law enforcement on human rights standards. A collaborative, regional approach to migration is essential.
**Editor:** Thank you, Julia, for your insights. It’s vital that we continue this conversation as we await further developments from the government.
**Julia González:** Thank you for shedding light on this important issue. We must keep advocating for justice and the protection of migrant rights.
