Mexico vows to file criminal complaints in US after ICE shooting in Texas

Published July 9, 2026 12:53pm ET | Updated July 9, 2026 1:17pm ET



The Mexican government has vowed to file criminal complaints in the United States, citing the recent shooting of a Mexican national by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the deaths of Mexican citizens in immigration custody.

Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco held a press conference Thursday and told attendees that 14 Mexican citizens have died in ICE custody, and three additional citizens died during arrest operations.

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