Current Events > Mexico exploring legal action after citizens die in El Paso shooting

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https://pix11.com/2019/08/04/mexico-exploring-legal-action-against-the-us-following-el-paso-shooting/

The Mexican government is looking into taking legal action against the United States after six Mexican nationals were killed and seven others were injured in a mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard said Sunday.

During a press conference in Mexico City, Ebrard called the shooting an act of terrorism against Mexicans in the US and said the Mexican government will look into whether there is enough evidence to solicit the extradition of the gunman to face charges in Mexico.

US authorities have not publicly identified the shooter, but three sources told CNN the suspect is 21-year-old Patrick Crusius of Allen, Texas. The sources were two federal officials and one state official.

Authorities also are investigating a racist, anti-immigrant document they believe the suspect posted on the online message board 8chan before the shooting. The 2,300-word document, which police called a manifesto, is filled with white supremacist language and racist hatred aimed at immigrants and Latinos. It blames immigrants and first-generation Americans for taking away jobs.

In a video posted to his official Twitter page, Ebrard said what happened in El Paso was unacceptable and that the first judicial actions the government will take will be in accordance with international law.

Mexico would like to express its utmost profound condemnation and rejection of this barbaric act where innocent Mexican men and women were killed, Ebrard said. We are outraged. We do not support the culture of hate.

Ebrard also said Mexico President Andrs Manuel Lpez Obrador instructed him to take swift legal action in order to first protect the families who were affected and then so that Mexico can demand that the United States protect the Mexican community in the United States.

Lpez Obrador confirmed earlier Sunday in a televised statement that six Mexican nationals were killed and seven were injured. The shooting at an El Paso shopping center left a total of 20 people dead and 26 injured.

Ebrard urged the US to establish a strong position against hate crimes following the shooting. He also drew attention to gun control as a crucial issue. and announced that Mexico is investigating who is responsible behind the sale of these assault weapons.

I wonder if this is what it will finally take for Mexican officials to start treating Trump and his vitriol the way it deserves to be treated. Contemptible.
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Were these nationals visiting the U.S. or did they live here? If they lived here, were they documented or illegal? If they were illegal, then why does Mexico suddenly want to make it their problem? You don't get to say illegal immigrants are Americans but have another country say "they're one of ours."

Most Mexicans in America are there on a valid visa (work, travel, etc.). Most undocumented people in the US are actually overstaying legal visas.
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Mexicans come over to shop at our stores
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he is a terrorist send his ass to gitmo
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Annihilated posted...

Were these nationals visiting the U.S. or did they live here? If they lived here, were they documented or illegal? If they were illegal, then why does Mexico suddenly want to make it their problem? You don't get to say illegal immigrants are Americans but have another country say "they're one of ours."

El Paso is a popular shoping destination among Mexican tourists
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LepartialJury posted...

Just give the shooter into their custody.

That would be awesome, actually. Prison life is way too lax in the US.

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DemonBuffet posted...

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That would be awesome, actually. Prison life is way too lax in the US.

Depends on how you look at it. Local one here has no AC and thats just cruel and unusual punishment as hot and humid as it gets here. And only time they are allowed to take their shirts off is when they are in bed or taking a shower.
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DuranOfForcena posted...

if the shooter gets extradited to Mexico, the corrupt Mexican government will probably hand him over to the cartels, who will probably take him to funky town if you know what i mean

i'm on the fence about if that will be a bad thing or not

He'll be handed over to the cartels where he will train the death squads.

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he would NOT have a fun time in Mexican prison
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LepartialJury posted...

Just give the shooter into their custody.

Problem with that is he killed Americans, too. More so than Mexicans since as far as I know only 6 Mexican citizens have been confirmed dead and I think 6-8 injured out of 20 deaths and 26 injuries.

So the U.S., especially TX, is going to have a stronger vested interest in holding him accountable here.

Annihilated posted...

Were these nationals visiting the U.S. or did they live here? If they lived here, were they documented or illegal? If they were illegal, then why does Mexico suddenly want to make it their problem? You don't get to say illegal immigrants are Americans but have another country say "they're one of ours."

That Walmart and the Cielo Vista mall which is right next to it are actually major hotspots for Mexican shoppers because it's kind of in-between both of the gates. People cross the border both ways all the time to shop, work, and go to school.
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No punishment will ever be truly enough for his heinous crimes, but handing him over to Mexico is as close as it realistically gets. I can only imagine the thoughts that would be running through his head if this went through.
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He'll never get extradited, this is all just a stunt.
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Weren't there non Mexican deaths and another mass shooting around same time. Seems fucked up by that guy to no comment on those other deaths and only care about the Mexican ones. Since if others died he wasn't just targeting Mexicans.
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SuperMariano3 posted...

Weren't there non Mexican deaths and another mass shooting around same time. Seems fucked up by that guy to no comment on those other deaths and only care about the Mexican ones. Since if others died he wasn't just targeting Mexicans.

He drove to El Paso to specifically kill Mexicans. Just because he didn't kill 100% Mexicans and killed some Americans of Mexican descent, doesn't mean they weren't all the same to him during his rampage.

Trump's been calling them invaders for years. Dude was a hardcore Trumper. He gave a manifesto. No room for ambiguity here.

Mexico is pissed off that Trump's rhetoric has led to the death of their citizens, as they rightfully should be.
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