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Mexican Soldiers Kill Six Migrants, Injure 12 in Chiapas on October 2

Oct 3, 2024, 02:15 PM

On October 2, Mexican soldiers opened fire on a pickup truck carrying 33 migrants near Villa Comaltitlán, Chiapas, resulting in the deaths of six people and injuries to 12 others. The incident occurred near the Guatemalan border, where the military mistook the vehicle for one used by criminal groups. The migrants hailed from Egypt, Nepal, Pakistan, and other countries. The Mexican Defense Ministry confirmed the incident, and President Claudia Sheinbaum has pledged a thorough investigation. The soldiers involved have been placed under investigation by federal prosecutors.