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 steps is President Claudia Sheinbaum taking to ensure accountability in the investigation of the November 2 incident involving Colombian migrants?
**Interview with Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, President Sheinbaum. We want to talk about the tragic incident involving Colombian migrants on November 2, where two individuals were killed by the National Guard in Tecate. Can you update us on the current state of the investigation?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** Thank you for having me. Yes, I can confirm that the incident is indeed being investigated. We have been gathering information and I will be presenting a safety report next Tuesday, which will provide more detailed insights into what happened that day.
**Interviewer:** There has been considerable public outcry regarding this event, especially from human rights organizations demanding accountability. How does your administration respond to these calls for justice?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** We take these matters very seriously. Our government is committed to upholding the rights of all individuals, including migrants. The investigation aims to ensure that the truth is revealed and that any necessary accountability is enforced.
**Interviewer:** What specific measures are you putting in place to prevent such incidents from happening in the future, especially given the delicate situation surrounding immigration at our northern border?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** We are reviewing our policies and practices regarding border security. Our approach must balance the need for public safety with the protection of human rights. Training for our security forces, as well as improving coordination with humanitarian groups, are part of our ongoing efforts.
**Interviewer:** Some collective groups have expressed their concerns that the deaths of these migrants reflect broader systemic issues in how migrants are treated in Mexico. What assurance can you give to these groups and the public that their concerns will be addressed?
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** I would like to reassure everyone that our administration is not dismissing these concerns. We are engaged in dialog with various organizations and are open to implementing necessary reforms. We recognize that these are sensitive issues that require thoughtful and compassionate responses, and we are committed to achieving that.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, President Sheinbaum. We hope to see progress on this important issue in the coming weeks.
**Claudia Sheinbaum:** Thank you for your interest in this matter. We all have a role to play in ensuring that our response to migration reflects our values as a nation.
