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Mexico Issues Diplomatic Note Demanding FBI Probe After ICE Shooting of Silverio Villegas

Cook County released his remains to his family, with repatriation to Michoacán set for Sept. 25.

Overview

  • The SRE reported that forensic procedures by the Cook County office concluded and the body was turned over to relatives.
  • Repatriation to his hometown in Michoacán is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 25, where he will be laid to rest.
  • The Mexican government delivered a diplomatic note to the U.S. Embassy conveying its condemnation of the violence and pressing for a rigorous investigation.
  • The Mexican Consulate in Chicago and the Embassy in Washington are awaiting a response to their formal request that the FBI conduct an exhaustive inquiry.
  • The SRE stated that the Villegas family has received continuous consular assistance throughout the process.