Mexico asks US for investigation into using tear gas against migrants US authorities say tear gas was used after migrants threw rocks at agents
The Mexican government has made a formal request to United States authorities to conduct a full investigation into the use of tear gas on Sunday against Central American migrants at the border between Tijuana and San Diego.
The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) presented a diplomatic note to the United States embassy in Mexico to request the probe into what it described as non-lethal weapons.
In a statement, the SRE said that Mexico also “reiterated its commitment to continue protecting the human rights and safety of migrants at all times.”
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MEANWHILE.....
Caravan of displaced indigenous people repelled with tear gas in Chiapas
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Mexico News Daily ^
Police used tear gas Saturday in Chiapas against members of the one caravan in Mexico whose destination is not the United States.
The caravan — made up of as many as 500 displaced indigenous people — had been marching from San Cristóbal de las Casas to the capital, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, arriving in time for the annual report to the state Congress by Governor Manuel Velasco Coello.
Police responded with tear gas when the marchers attempted to enter the building, which triggered a counterattack in which the latter threw rockets, stones and other projectiles at police.
But they were only throwing rocks....
2017: PICTURED: Border Patrol agent, 36, killed by 'rock throwers' in ambush attack near US-Mexico..
PICTURED: Border Patrol agent, 36, killed by 'rock throwers' in ambush attack near US-Mexico border in Texas that also injured his partner""" Agent Rogelio Martinez, 36, was killed while responding to activity at the border Authorities said his partner is also in serious condition following the incident FBI has taken over the case and officials are currently searching for suspects and witnesses President Donald Trump tweeted: 'We will seek out and bring to justice those responsible. We will, and must, build the Wall!' Authorities were searching Texas' Big Bend area for suspects and witnesses Monday after US Customs and Border Protection agent Rogelio Martinez was allegedly beaten to death with a rock while on patrol.
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The Mexican government has made a formal request to United States authorities to conduct a full investigation into the use of tear gas on Sunday against Central American migrants at the border between Tijuana and San Diego.
The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE) presented a diplomatic note to the United States embassy in Mexico to request the probe into what it described as non-lethal weapons.
In a statement, the SRE said that Mexico also “reiterated its commitment to continue protecting the human rights and safety of migrants at all times.”
Read more at mexiconewsdaily.com
MEANWHILE.....
Caravan of displaced indigenous people repelled with tear gas in Chiapas
Read more at
Mexico News Daily ^
Police used tear gas Saturday in Chiapas against members of the one caravan in Mexico whose destination is not the United States.
The caravan — made up of as many as 500 displaced indigenous people — had been marching from San Cristóbal de las Casas to the capital, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, arriving in time for the annual report to the state Congress by Governor Manuel Velasco Coello.
Police responded with tear gas when the marchers attempted to enter the building, which triggered a counterattack in which the latter threw rockets, stones and other projectiles at police.
But they were only throwing rocks....
2017: PICTURED: Border Patrol agent, 36, killed by 'rock throwers' in ambush attack near US-Mexico..
PICTURED: Border Patrol agent, 36, killed by 'rock throwers' in ambush attack near US-Mexico border in Texas that also injured his partner""" Agent Rogelio Martinez, 36, was killed while responding to activity at the border Authorities said his partner is also in serious condition following the incident FBI has taken over the case and officials are currently searching for suspects and witnesses President Donald Trump tweeted: 'We will seek out and bring to justice those responsible. We will, and must, build the Wall!' Authorities were searching Texas' Big Bend area for suspects and witnesses Monday after US Customs and Border Protection agent Rogelio Martinez was allegedly beaten to death with a rock while on patrol.
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