Mexican troopers opened fireplace on a truck carrying migrants close to the Guatemalan border on Tuesday, 1 October, killing six individuals.
In response to a assertion from Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, three of the victims have been from Egypt, one from Peru, and one from Honduras, whereas the sixth stays unidentified. Ten others have been wounded, however their circumstances haven’t been disclosed.
The incident occurred close to Tapachula, Chiapas, after troopers reportedly heard gunfire and opened fireplace on a convoy of vehicles that refused orders to cease. The area is a identified smuggling route typically managed by cartels.
In response, Egypt’s Ministry of Overseas Affairs issued a assertion expressing its deep concern over the deaths of Egyptian residents within the incident.
The ministry confirmed it’s intently following the state of affairs. Minister Badr Abdel Atty instructed the consular sector and the Egyptian embassy in Mexico to have interaction with Mexican authorities and absolutely examine the incident’s circumstances.
The ministry additionally prolonged its condolences to the victims’ households, praying for mercy and providing assist.
Peru’s Overseas Ministry confirmed the demise of a Peruvian nationwide and has demanded an investigation into the killings.
This incident is Mexico’s deadliest killing of migrants since 2021 when police in Tamaulipas killed 17 migrants.
