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WorldPublished: 10 July 2026 at 23:36

Mexico to File Criminal Complaints in U.S. Over Immigrant Death

Mexico's president vowed to take legal action beyond diplomatic notes after a U.S. immigration agent fatally shot Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas this week.

Foto: The New York Times

Mexico's president announced that the country will file criminal complaints with U.S. law enforcement authorities following the fatal shooting of Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. immigration agent in Texas this week. The president declared that the government would go beyond traditional diplomatic notes, signaling a significant escalation in Mexico's response to the incident. The shooting has sparked outrage in Mexico, with calls for a thorough investigation and accountability. The decision to pursue criminal complaints marks a departure from standard diplomatic procedures, as Mexico seeks justice for its citizen. Officials have not yet disclosed specific details about the timing or legal basis of the complaints.

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