Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed to pursue ‘significant legal measures’ against the United States after a Mexican national, an illegal immigrant, was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Texas.

Incident Details

The incident occurred when an ICE agent shot the illegal immigrant, identified as 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, in self-defense. According to ICE officials, Araujo allegedly attempted to ram the agent with his vehicle.

Sheinbaum focused on Araujo’s death, stating that the US has no reason to hold people like him in detention or subject them to violence. She announced that the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs will present measures to Washington in response to the incident.

Investigation and Response

The DHS Office of Inspector General is leading an investigation into the agent-involved shooting, while the FBI is investigating the potential assault on a federal law enforcement officer.

Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco requested that criminal charges be brought in connection with the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in US custody, including Araujo’s case.

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