Mexico has begun filing complaints with state prosecutors in the United States over the deaths of Mexican citizens in immigration detention and during enforcement operations, marking its strongest response yet to fatalities linked to President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement policies.
Speaking at a press conference at Mexico’s National Palace, President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government would pursue legal action beyond traditional diplomatic channels, citing concerns over the treatment of Mexican nationals in the US.
“Our goal is to go beyond diplomatic notes,” Sheinbaum said, adding that Mexico was considering additional measures because “we cannot allow the mistreatment of our brothers and sisters who are in the United States.”
Sheinbaum referenced the case of Salgado Araujo, who she said was stopped by federal immigration agents while on his way to work. According to his son, Ronaldo Salgado, Araujo was a “hard-working Mexican man.”
Sheinbaum said his only “offense” was “not having papers,” underscoring Mexico’s criticism of the US immigration crackdown and its handling of migrant enforcement operations.
