Roberto Velasco
Coverage of Roberto Velasco in the Nexus archive.
- Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Mexico has formally requested U.S. state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston. The Mexican government also sent letters to U.S. detention centers where Mexican migrants died, demanding immediate cease of harmful practices and considering civil lawsuits against operating companies.
- Sheinbaum says migration shouldn’t be criminalized after another ICE-related death: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed a freight train accident on the Interoceanic Railroad in Mexico, clarified it was not a derailment, and discussed ongoing inspections. She also condemned the death of a Mexican man in Florida following an ICE operation, emphasizing that migration should not be criminalized, and confirmed upcoming U.S.-Mexico trade talks.
- Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Mexico requested U.S. state attorneys general to investigate deaths of Mexican migrants in ICE custody, following the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent. The Mexican government also sent letters to U.S. detention centers demanding improvements in medical care and sent a letter to the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights.
- Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Mexico has asked U.S. state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody, including the recent killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican immigrant shot by an ICE agent. The request follows 17 Mexican migrant deaths during U.S. immigration enforcement since President Trump's second term, with demands for detention centers to improve conditions and avoid human rights violations.
- Mexico asks US state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody
Mexico requested U.S. state attorneys general to investigate migrant deaths in ICE custody following the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent. The Mexican government also sent letters to U.S. detention centers where Mexican migrants died, demanding improvements in medical care and compliance with human rights standards.
- Mexico to pursue US criminal charges over deaths of Mexicans in ICE custody: Thursday’s mañanera recapped
Mexico will pursue criminal and civil legal actions against the U.S. over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in ICE custody since the start of the second Trump administration, including Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was recently shot by an ICE officer in Houston. The Mexican government plans to file complaints with U.S. prosecutors and target private companies operating ICE detention centers. Annual inflation in Mexico fell to 3.37% in June.
- Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Mexico will request criminal charges over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations under the Trump administration. The move follows the fatal shooting of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston, which Mexico's government calls targeted and regrettable.
- Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Mexico will request criminal charges against U.S. officials over 17 Mexican deaths in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations, following the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston. The Mexican government also plans to file civil lawsuits against detention center operators and has escalated tensions with the Trump administration.
- Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexican deaths in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, following the fatal shooting of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston. The Mexican government also plans to file civil lawsuits against detention center operators and has escalated diplomatic complaints over human rights violations.
- Mexico to request criminal charges over deaths following fatal shooting of Houston man by ICE agents
Mexico will request criminal charges against U.S. ICE agents over the deaths of 17 Mexicans in custody or during immigration operations under the Trump administration. The move follows the fatal shooting of Mexican citizen Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by ICE agents in Houston, which Mexico's government claims was targeted.
- Mexico ranked No. 10 for FDI in 2025: Wednesday’s mañanera recapped
Mexico ranked 10th globally for foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025 with $41 billion inflows, a 10.8% increase from 2024. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed confidence in future renewal of the USMCA trade pact and announced plans for a stronger response to the death of a Mexican national in ICE custody.
- US ambassador contradicts Sheinbaum administration, says US has transferred 313 wanted criminals to Mexico
U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson claimed the U.S. transferred 313 wanted criminals to Mexico under President Trump’s administration, contradicting Mexico’s assertion that none of its 269 extradition requests were fulfilled. Mexico’s Foreign Affairs Minister stated 36 requests were denied and 233 remain pending, while tensions persist over U.S. accusations against Sinaloa officials linked to drug trafficking.