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Mexican Soldiers Kill Six Migrants in Chiapas Shooting

The incident occurred when a truck carrying migrants was fired upon by troops after allegedly evading a military patrol near the Guatemalan border.

  • Six migrants from Egypt, Peru, and El Salvador were killed, and ten others were injured in the shooting by Mexican soldiers.
  • The Mexican Defense Ministry claims soldiers heard gunfire before opening fire on the truck, which was carrying 33 migrants.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned the incident, calling for a thorough investigation and accountability for those involved.
  • The two soldiers responsible for the shooting have been relieved of duty and are under investigation by both civilian and military authorities.
  • This event highlights ongoing tensions and violence in Chiapas, a region plagued by drug cartel activity and migrant smuggling routes.
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