Thread: American agents shot in Mexico, UPDATE 1 Dead

More importantly, what Jan the man should be talking about is what the hell they are going to do about it. How many more Americans must die before these idiots realize that Messyhole has declared war against America? How many more Americans have to die before they do something? The fact that we are defending the borders of countries all around the globe but our borders remain wide open is beyond ridiculous.

The incompetence, ignorance and treason of this so called administration is breathtakingly amazing.

1 US immigration agent dead, 1 injured in Mexico

By KATHERINE CORCORAN
The Associated Press
updated 23 minutes ago 2011-02-16T00:50:35

MEXICO CITY — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was killed and another wounded in the line of duty Tuesday while driving through northern Mexico, a Mexican official said.

The two agents were driving in the northern state of San Luis Potosi when they were stopped at what appeared to be a military checkpoint, said the official, who could not be named because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the case.

After they stopped, someone opened fire on them, the official said.

The agents were assigned to the ICE Attache office in Mexico's capital were attacked by unknown assailants while driving between Mexico City and the northern city of Monterrey, according an ICE statement.

Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan spoke with ICE chief John Morton to express Mexico's condolences to ICE, according to a spokesman.

Sarukhan told Morton that Mexican authorities will work together with U.S. investigators, using every resource available to track down and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack.

Though Mexico is seeing record rates of violence from warring drug cartels and a crackdown on organized crime, it is rare for U.S. officials to be attacked.

But the U.S. government has increasingly become concerned about the safety of its employees in Mexico amid the escalating violence.

In March, a U.S. employee of the consulate, her husband and a Mexican tied to the American consulate were killed when drug gang members fired on their cars as they left a children's party in Ciudad Juarez, the city across from El Paso, Texas.

The U.S. State Department has taken several measures over the past year to protect consulate employees and their families. It has at times authorized the departure of relatives of U.S. government employees in northern Mexican cities.

In July, it temporarily closed the consulate in Ciudad Juarez after receiving unspecified threats.

ICE, the investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the second largest investigative agency in the federal government, enforced immigration laws and is responsible for arresting, detaining and deporting people who are in the U.S. illegally. It also investigates drug cases in the U.S. and Mexico and other types of trafficking.

It was created in 2003 through a merger of the investigative and interior enforcement elements of the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service and has more than 20,000 employees in offices in all 50 states and 47 foreign countries.

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Originally Posted by WhatMattersMost

More importantly, what Jan the man should be talking about is what the hell they are going to do about it. . .

Statement by Secretary Napolitano

Release Date: February 15, 2011

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

“I’m deeply saddened by the news that earlier today, two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents assigned to the ICE Attaché office in Mexico City were shot in the line of duty while driving between Mexico City and Monterrey by unknown assailants.

One agent was critically wounded in this attack and died from his injuries. The second agent was shot in the arm and leg and remains in stable condition.

U.S. law enforcement agencies are working closely with Mexican authorities who are investigating the shooting to ensure the perpetrators of this unconscionable crime are captured as quickly as possible.

Let me be clear: any act of violence against our ICE personnel – or any DHS personnel – is an attack against all those who serve our nation and put their lives at risk for our safety. The full resources of our Department are at the disposal of our Mexican partners in this investigation. We remain committed in our broader support for Mexico’s efforts to combat violence within its borders.

I ask that you join me in praying for our fallen and wounded colleagues. Please keep them, and all our DHS personnel serving abroad or in harm’s way, in your thoughts.â€

in the mexican newspapers and blogs the mexicans are happy about it.
example - www.eluniversal.com.mx

We're already at war with mexico, it's just that our government has decided not to join the fight as yet. Hopefully, for the sake of this country, they will wake up real fast. Not sure how many more law enforcement officers and civilians will have to be sacrificed. Let’s just hope it's not too many more....

Originally Posted by feduphispanic

in the mexican newspapers and blogs the mexicans are happy about it.
example - www.eluniversal.com.mx

How doyou figure they are happy about it?
Here is the article from that link.
(Translated by GOOGLE Toolbar.)

The Foreign Ministry confirmed the attack on two officers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and condemns this serious 'violence'

Mexico's government forcefully condemned this grave act of violence, according to the SRE (Photo: Adriana Ochoa)

Tuesday February 15, 2011

Silvia Otero | The Universal
18:53

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) confirmed that an official of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE by its initials in English) from USA died after being shot with one of his companions, who was injured.

The incident took place on Highway 57 in San Luis Potosi, while officers drive to Monterrey.

Mexico's government forcefully condemned this grave act of violence, according to a statement.

The Foreign Ministry said in coadyuvancia coordination with state and federal investigation is ongoing to clarify the facts and "bring to justice those responsible."

She said she has established communication with the United States Embassy in Mexico, where the victims were added, and provide all logistic facilities and support available to the officer who survived.

Finally, the Foreign Ministry expressed its solidarity with the United States government and the families of those attacked.

ml/fml

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/745198.html

Originally Posted by JohnDoe2

Originally Posted by feduphispanic

in the mexican newspapers and blogs the mexicans are happy about it.
example - www.eluniversal.com.mx

How doyou figure they are happy about it?
Here is the article from that link.
(Translated by GOOGLE Toolbar.)

The Foreign Ministry confirmed the attack on two officers from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and condemns this serious 'violence'

Mexico's government forcefully condemned this grave act of violence, according to the SRE (Photo: Adriana Ochoa)

Tuesday February 15, 2011

Silvia Otero | The Universal
18:53

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) confirmed that an official of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE by its initials in English) from USA died after being shot with one of his companions, who was injured.

The incident took place on Highway 57 in San Luis Potosi, while officers drive to Monterrey.

Mexico's government forcefully condemned this grave act of violence, according to a statement.

The Foreign Ministry said in coadyuvancia coordination with state and federal investigation is ongoing to clarify the facts and "bring to justice those responsible."

She said she has established communication with the United States Embassy in Mexico, where the victims were added, and provide all logistic facilities and support available to the officer who survived.

Finally, the Foreign Ministry expressed its solidarity with the United States government and the families of those attacked.

ml/fml

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/745198.html

go to the bottom and click on the link "Ver Comentarios"
and read how the real mexicans feel not the suit and tie politicians who will probably end up here in the USA when their term is up with all the money they have stolen.

Rest in peace Agent. My prayer goes out to colleagues of ICE agent who lost his life protecting our nation. I hope all will stay safe in the line of duties. That is a war we are combating, so never let your guards down for anyone. Stay strong and safe...God bless.

Originally Posted by Pisces_2010

Rest in peace Agent. My prayer goes out to colleagues of ICE agent who lost his life protecting our nation. I hope all will stay safe in the line of duties. That is a war we are combating, so never let your guards down for anyone. Stay strong and safe...God bless.

R.I.P....

The AP story above has been updated.
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1 US immigration agent dead, 1 injured in Mexico
By KATHERINE CORCORAN
The Associated Press
updated 1 hour 8 minutes ago 2011-02-16T03:06:42

MEXICO CITY — A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was killed and another wounded while driving through northern Mexico Tuesday, in a rare attack on American officials in this country which is fighting powerful drug cartels.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said one agent was critically wounded in the attack and died from his injuries. The second agent was shot in the arm and leg and remains in stable condition.

The department did not release their names.

"I'm deeply saddened by the news that earlier today, two U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) special agents assigned to the ICE Attache office in Mexico City were shot in the line of duty while driving between Mexico City and Monterrey by unknown assailants," she said.

U.S. and Mexican officials said they were working closely together to investigate the shooting and find those responsible. They did not give a motive for the attack.

"Let me be clear: any act of violence against our ICE personnel — or any DHS personnel — is an attack against all those who serve our nation and put their lives at risk for our safety," Napolitano said. "We remain committed in our broader support for Mexico's efforts to combat violence within its borders."

The two agents were driving in the northern state of San Luis Potosi when they were stopped at what may have appeared to be a military checkpoint, said one Mexican official, who could not be named because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the case. Mexican military officials said they have no checkpoints in the area.

After they stopped, someone opened fire on them, the official said.

San Luis Potosi police said gunmen attacked two people a blue Suburban on Highway 57 between Mexico City and Monterrey, near the town of Santa Maria Del Rio, at about 2:30 p.m.

Police said one person was killed and another was flown to a Mexico City hospital, though they couldn't confirm the victims were the ICE agents.

A U.S. law enforcement source who was not authorized to speak on the case said the agent who died was on loan from Laredo, Texas.

Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Arturo Sarukhan spoke with ICE chief John Morton to express Mexico's condolences, according to a spokesman.

"This is a difficult time for ICE and especially for the families and loved ones of our agents. Our hearts and prayers go out to them. This tragedy is a stark reminder of the risks confronted and the sacrifices made by our men and women every day," Morton said in a statement.

Though Mexico is seeing record rates of violence from warring drug cartels and a crackdown on organized crime, it is rare for U.S. officials to be attacked. The U.S. government, however, has become increasingly concerned about the safety of its employees in Mexico amid the escalating violence.

In March, a U.S. employee of a consulate, her husband and a Mexican tied to the American consulate were killed when drug gang members fired on their cars as they left a children's party in Ciudad Juarez, the city across from El Paso, Texas.

The U.S. State Department has taken several measures over the past year to protect consulate employees and their families. It has at times authorized the departure of relatives of U.S. government employees in northern Mexican cities.

In July, it temporarily closed the consulate in Ciudad Juarez after receiving unspecified threats.

In a famous case, in 1985 U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena Salazar was tortured and killed in Mexico. Mexican trafficker Rafael Caro Quintero is serving a 40-year prison term for Camarena's slaying.

ICE, the investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the second largest investigative agency in the federal government, enforced immigration laws and is primarily responsible for arresting, detaining and deporting people who are in the U.S. illegally. It also investigates drug cases in the U.S. and Mexico and other types of trafficking.

It was created in 2003 through a merger of the investigative and interior enforcement elements of the U.S. Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service and has more than 20,000 employees in offices in all 50 states and 47 foreign countries.

Mexico is fighting heavily armed and powerful drug cartels that supply the U.S. market. Since President Felipe Calderon launched a military crackdown against drug trafficking shortly after taking office in December 2006, almost 35,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence.

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