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.

























