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Free Malaysia Today
4 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Mexican police kill 4 cartel suspects near Guatemala border
Criminal violence, mostly linked to drugs, has claimed around 480,000 lives in Mexico since 2006. (EPA Images pic) TUXTLA GUTIERREZ : Police in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas and federal forces killed four suspected criminals today during a chase in an area bordering Guatemala, the local government said. A statement from the local security secretariat said the events occurred in the municipality of Frontera Comalapa after security forces were attacked while on a routine patrol. 'Authorities repelled the fire… and managed to kill four suspected members of organised crime,' the statement said. Local media reported that the security forces may have entered Guatemalan territory during the pursuit. Guatemalan vice-president Karin Herrera wrote on social media platform X that 'the border is under control' and that the army and police maintain 'an active presence in the area to guarantee the protection and security of the population'. The Chiapas security secretariat insisted that the operation took place within Mexico. A source from the agency, who asked not to be identified, told AFP the dead were members of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. In recent months, Chiapas has been shaken by a bloody turf war between the Jalisco New Generation and Sinaloa cartels – the country's two most powerful criminal organisations. Last week, five Chiapas state police officers patrolling the area were killed after they were ambushed by an armed group in Frontera Comalapa, according to the local security secretariat. Criminal violence, most of it linked to drug trafficking, has claimed around 480,000 lives in Mexico since 2006 and left more than 120,000 people missing.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
4 cartel suspects killed days after 5 officers murdered in ambush
Police in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas and federal forces killed four suspected criminals on Sunday during a chase in an area bordering Guatemala, the local government said. The incident unfolded just days after five police officers were killed in an ambush by an armed group in the same area. A statement from the local Security Secretariat said the events occurred in the municipality of Frontera Comalapa after security forces were attacked while on a routine patrol. "Authorities repelled the fire... and managed to kill four suspected members of organized crime," the statement said. Local media reported that the security forces may have entered Guatemalan territory during the pursuit. Guatemalan Vice President Karin Herrera wrote on social media that "the border is under control" and that the army and police maintain "an active presence in the area to guarantee the protection and security of the population." The Chiapas Security Secretariat insisted that the operation took place within Mexico. A source from the agency, who asked not to be identified, told AFP the dead were members of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The Chiapas Security Secretariat said it seized four trucks, three AK-47 long guns and other weapons after the incident. The agency released images of trucks at the scene and some appeared to be riddled with bullet holes. In recent months, Chiapas has been shaken by a bloody turf war between the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation cartel — the country's two most powerful criminal organizations. Last week, five Chiapas state police officers patrolling the area were killed after they were ambushed by an armed group in Frontera Comalapa, according to the local Security Secretariat. Authorities shared an image of the slain officers' charred patrol vehicle after it was completely engulfed in flames on a roadway. Later, the agency announced on social media they had arrested a man in connection to the murders. Criminal violence, most of it linked to drug trafficking, has claimed around 480,000 lives in Mexico since 2006 and left more than 120,000 people missing. Kristi Noem says "we are not going to let a repeat of 2020 happen" amid L.A. crackdown Magic in the dark: The fantastical worlds of Lightwire Theater Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner in epic comeback to win French Open
CBS News
10 hours ago
- Politics
- CBS News
4 cartel suspects killed during chase in Mexico days after ambush killed 5 officers in same area
Why Trump is pushing military help for Mexico to help fight cartels Why Trump is pushing military help for Mexico Why Trump is pushing military help for Mexico Police in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas and federal forces killed four suspected criminals on Sunday during a chase in an area bordering Guatemala, the local government said. The incident unfolded just days after five police officers were killed in an ambush by an armed group in the same area. A statement from the local Security Secretariat said the events occurred in the municipality of Frontera Comalapa after security forces were attacked while on a routine patrol. "Authorities repelled the fire... and managed to kill four suspected members of organized crime," the statement said. Local media reported that the security forces may have entered Guatemalan territory during the pursuit. Guatemalan Vice President Karin Herrera wrote on social media that "the border is under control" and that the army and police maintain "an active presence in the area to guarantee the protection and security of the population." The Chiapas Security Secretariat insisted that the operation took place within Mexico. A source from the agency, who asked not to be identified, told AFP the dead were members of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. The Chiapas Security Secretariat said it seized four trucks, three AK-47 long guns and other weapons after the incident. The agency released images of trucks at the scene and some appeared to be riddled with bullet holes. Police in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas and federal forces killed four suspected criminals on Sunday during a chase in an area bordering Guatemala, the local government said. Chiapas Security Secretariat In recent months, Chiapas has been shaken by a bloody turf war between the Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation cartel — the country's two most powerful criminal organizations. Last week, five Chiapas state police officers patrolling the area were killed after they were ambushed by an armed group in Frontera Comalapa, according to the local Security Secretariat. Authorities shared an image of the slain officers' charred patrol vehicle after it was completely engulfed in flames on a roadway. Later, the agency announced on social media they had arrested a man in connection to the murders. Criminal violence, most of it linked to drug trafficking, has claimed around 480,000 lives in Mexico since 2006 and left more than 120,000 people missing.
Egypt Independent
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Arrested under Biden, deported under Trump: Guatemalans sent back and welcomed with cookies
Guatemala City CNN — The flight landed safely in the middle of the morning, the sun occasionally bursting through the clouds over Guatemala City. But instead of taxiing to International Arrivals, the plane headed towards the military side of the airport as fighter jets screamed above, weaving around in training exercises. When the aircraft doors opened, dozens of men and women were ushered onto the tarmac where they were greeted by an emotional Guatemalan Vice President Karin Herrera and other officials and then led into a reception center for returnees. 'Good morning!' one shouted. 'How are you, paisanos (countrymen)?' This was a chartered deportation flight from the United States, an operation that's gained new attention since the inauguration of President Donald Trump last week and his promises to remove millions of undocumented migrants. If there was any shame or animosity when the flight left Alexandria, Louisiana, just before sunrise, none of that was evident when the migrants walked back on Guatemalan soil, many shuffling in open sneakers — the laces having been taken by US authorities in a common safety practice, and never returned. The passengers – all adults on this flight – were welcomed with cookies and coffee and efficient processing in the migrant reception center. Repatriation flights have been an ongoing process, Herrera told CNN, adding there had been no increase since Trump came to power. The only difference, she said, was the use of military planes such as the one arriving later on Monday. She did not want to discuss the weekend spat between Colombia and the US over the use of military planes, saying her focus was on her citizens. 'We are committed to their integrity and their basic rights,' Herrera said. Some of the returning Guatemalans had lived and worked in the US for years. Some were fluent in English. But they had all entered without permission or documents and so were subject to deportation. The migrants left the US as criminals, telling us they were handcuffed on board until they were out of US airspace on their flight south. But whether they were looking forward to being back on home turf or not, the official reception they got was mostly very warm, as if they had been badly missed. A few did remain in handcuffs and were escorted by police, expected to face action for crimes alleged to have been committed in their homeland. But for the majority, they sat with snacks as names were called and temporary identification papers were handed out. 'Undocumented' no more. They might have skills and abilities that could find them work and a good life back in their home country, benefiting themselves and Guatemala too, officials said. The returning migrants applauded Herrera after she gave a short speech in the arrival hall but each has their own view on whether they will heed calls to stay. Sara Tot-Botoz said her first thought after being processed back into Guatemala was to change out of her gray sweats and into her indigenous clothes. Evelio Contreras/CNN Sara Tot-Botoz said her first thought after being processed back into Guatemala was to change into her indigenous clothes. Evelio Contreras/CNN 'It feels dangerous in the US now' Sara Tot-Botoz had lived for 10 years in Alabama, working in construction, roofing and car repair, as well as caring for two of her children, now adults, and grandchildren. She said she had been driving away from a Walmart with one of those grandchildren about seven months ago when she says police pulled her over and cited her for not having him in a car seat. After her immigration status was discovered, she spent two months in jail in Alabama and then five months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana, she said. Once processed back into Guatemala, she said her first thought was to get out of the shapeless gray sweats she was wearing and into her indigenous clothes. And then to eat some good food. Tot-Botoz, 43, stood waiting for her belongings. Only a handful of the migrants had suitcases for their things. Most others waited for a large plastic sack to be handed over containing all that they had taken from the US. As others charged their phones at free power banks to call friends or relatives, Tot-Botoz changed and hurried out onto the street outside. There was another of her children, a daughter, now 25, who had not seen her mother since she was 15. The two women hugged each other for a long time, each crying. They had not been in contact since Tot-Botoz was taken to detention and while there was much to catch up on, for a few minutes they just wanted to hold each other. 'It feels dangerous in the US now,' Tot-Botoz told CNN, explaining that undocumented migrants could be picked up anywhere. Tot-Botoz told CNN for now she wants to get back to her indigenous community, about a five-hour drive away, and never leave. Dozens of deportees from the US are ushered to a reception center where first they are greeted by Guatemalan Vice President Karin Herrera and other officials in Guatemala City. Evelio Contreras/CNN A lingering American dream But Fidel Ambrocio said he still saw his future in the US. He said he had lived there for a total of 19 years, first arriving as a teen and voluntarily leaving for a spell in 2018 before heading back north. He has a wife, a four-year-old daughter and a baby son, born just a couple of months before he was detained, he said, on an old warrant for trespass at the home of his ex-wife's mother. Ambrocio, 35, who'd worked in construction in Montgomery, Alabama, seemed almost stunned to be back in Guatemala. He was also angry, not comprehending why he was deported when most of the rhetoric from Trump and his team has been about sending violent offenders out of the country. 'We're not criminals,' he insisted, saying he did not consider his offence to be a serious crime. The migrants CNN spoke to had all been detained while Joe Biden was president, and went through removal proceedings that led to them being on the flight from Louisiana. Ambrocio told CNN he would try to go back to the US. Legally, he said, he has to wait 10 years before applying for a visa, but he said he might try in two or four years, even if that meant travelling illegally and facing whatever the consequences might be. 'If I can never go back, I will try to get my wife and kids here,' he conceded. 'That will be very challenging.'
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Arrested under Biden, deported under Trump: Guatemalans sent back and welcomed with cookies
The flight landed safely in the middle of the morning, the sun occasionally bursting through the clouds over Guatemala City. But instead of taxiing to International Arrivals, the plane headed towards the military side of the airport as fighter jets screamed above, weaving around in training exercises. When the aircraft doors opened, dozens of men and women were ushered onto the tarmac where they were greeted by an emotional Guatemalan Vice President Karin Herrera and other officials and then led into a reception center for returnees. 'Good morning!' one shouted. 'How are you, paisanos (countrymen)?' This was a chartered deportation flight from the United States, an operation that's gained new attention since the inauguration of President Donald Trump last week and his promises to remove millions of undocumented migrants. If there was any shame or animosity when the flight left Alexandria, Louisiana, just before sunrise, none of that was evident when the migrants walked back on Guatemalan soil, many shuffling in open sneakers — the laces having been taken by US authorities in a common safety practice, and never returned. The passengers – all adults on this flight – were welcomed with cookies and coffee and efficient processing in the migrant reception center. Repatriation flights have been an ongoing process, Herrera told CNN, adding there had been no increase since Trump came to power. The only difference, she said, was the use of military planes such as the one arriving later on Monday. She did not want to discuss the weekend spat between Colombia and the US over the use of military planes, saying her focus was on her citizens. 'We are committed to their integrity and their basic rights,' Herrera said. Some of the returning Guatemalans had lived and worked in the US for years. Some were fluent in English. But they had all entered without permission or documents and so were subject to deportation. The migrants left the US as criminals, telling us they were handcuffed on board until they were out of US airspace on their flight south. But whether they were looking forward to being back on home turf or not, the official reception they got was mostly very warm, as if they had been badly missed. A few did remain in handcuffs and were escorted by police, expected to face action for crimes alleged to have been committed in their homeland. But for the majority, they sat with snacks as names were called and temporary identification papers were handed out. 'Undocumented' no more. They might have skills and abilities that could find them work and a good life back in their home country, benefiting themselves and Guatemala too, officials said. The returning migrants applauded Herrera after she gave a short speech in the arrival hall but each has their own view on whether they will heed calls to stay. Sara Tot-Botoz had lived for 10 years in Alabama, working in construction, roofing and car repair, as well as caring for two of her children, now adults, and grandchildren. She said she had been driving away from a Walmart with one of those grandchildren about seven months ago when she says police pulled her over and cited her for not having him in a car seat. After her immigration status was discovered, she spent two months in jail in Alabama and then five months in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana, she said. Once processed back into Guatemala, she said her first thought was to get out of the shapeless gray sweats she was wearing and into her indigenous clothes. And then to eat some good food. Tot-Botoz, 43, stood waiting for her belongings. Only a handful of the migrants had suitcases for their things. Most others waited for a large plastic sack to be handed over containing all that they had taken from the US. As others charged their phones at free power banks to call friends or relatives, Tot-Botoz changed and hurried out onto the street outside. There was another of her children, a daughter, now 25, who had not seen her mother since she was 15. The two women hugged each other for a long time, each crying. They had not been in contact since Tot-Botoz was taken to detention and while there was much to catch up on, for a few minutes they just wanted to hold each other. 'It feels dangerous in the US now,' Tot-Botoz told CNN, explaining that undocumented migrants could be picked up anywhere. Tot-Botoz told CNN for now she wants to get back to her indigenous community, about a five-hour drive away, and never leave. But Fidel Ambrocio said he still saw his future in the US. He said he had lived there for a total of 19 years, first arriving as a teen and voluntarily leaving for a spell in 2018 before heading back north. He has a wife, a four-year-old daughter and a baby son, born just a couple of months before he was detained, he said, on an old warrant for trespass at the home of his ex-wife's mother. Ambrocio, 35, who'd worked in construction in Montgomery, Alabama, seemed almost stunned to be back in Guatemala. He was also angry, not comprehending why he was deported when most of the rhetoric from Trump and his team has been about sending violent offenders out of the country. 'We're not criminals,' he insisted, saying he did not consider his offence to be a serious crime. The migrants CNN spoke to had all been detained while Joe Biden was president, and went through removal proceedings that led to them being on the flight from Louisiana. Ambrocio told CNN he would try to go back to the US. Legally, he said, he has to wait 10 years before applying for a visa, but he said he might try in two or four years, even if that meant travelling illegally and facing whatever the consequences might be. 'If I can never go back, I will try to get my wife and kids here,' he conceded. 'That will be very challenging.' CNN's Michael Rios contributed to this story.
