In a tragic incident that has sparked outrage, Mexican soldiers opened fire on a pickup truck carrying migrants, resulting in the death of six individuals from Egypt, El Salvador, and Peru. The country's President Claudia Sheinbaum has described the event as 'regrettable' and has called for a thorough investigation.
The incident took place on Tuesday evening in Chiapas, a Mexican state bordering Guatemala. According to the Mexican Defense Ministry (SEDENA), soldiers spotted a vehicle carrying 33 migrants traveling at high speed. The ministry stated that the vehicle attempted to evade a military patrol, leading to suspicions of criminal activity.
