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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**Interview with Human Rights Advocate Maria Lopez on Migrant Safety in Mexico**
**Editor:** Good morning, Maria. Thank you for joining us. We wanted to discuss the tragic incident involving Colombian migrants at the northern border and the recent comments from President Claudia Sheinbaum. What’s your initial reaction to her statement regarding the investigation into the deaths?
**Maria Lopez:** Good morning, and thank you for having me. I think it’s important that the government acknowledges that an investigation is underway, but we need accountability. The death of two migrants and the injuries sustained by others raise significant concerns about the treatment of migrants in Mexico. This tragic incident highlights a larger pattern of violence and disregard for human life.
**Editor:** President Sheinbaum mentioned that more details would be available in a safety report next week. What specific actions do you believe the government should take in response to this incident?
**Maria Lopez:** First and foremost, the government must provide transparency in the investigative process. They should release findings promptly and ensure that those responsible for the attack are held accountable. Additionally, it’s crucial to establish better protocols for the protection of migrants and enhance training for security forces in order to prevent such violent clashes. We also urge immediate support for the injured and the families of the victims.
**Editor:** Human rights organizations have condemned the attack and called for reparations. Why is this aspect so significant?
**Maria Lopez:** Reparations are essential because they acknowledge the harm caused to individuals and communities. They represent a step toward justice and healing for the victims’ families, and they can help restore some level of trust in the authorities. When states fail to protect vulnerable populations like migrants, they must take responsibility and work towards rectifying their actions.
**Editor:** As this investigation unfolds, what message would you like to send to the government and the international community regarding migrant safety?
**Maria Lopez:** I would like to emphasize that migrants are human beings with rights. The government has a moral obligation to protect them and to create a safe environment that respects their dignity. The international community should also support Mexico in reinforcing human rights protections to ensure that incidents like this do not occur again. It is imperative to approach migration with empathy and care, not as a security issue alone.
**Editor:** Thank you, Maria, for sharing your insights on this pressing issue. We hope to see meaningful action in the days and months ahead.
**Maria Lopez:** Thank you for having me. It’s crucial that we keep the conversation on migrants’ rights alive.
