US embassy warns of Mexico protests on Jose Medellin execution

Associated Press

MEXICO CITY — The U.S. embassy in Mexico is warning Americans of possible protests next week when a Mexican man is scheduled to be executed in Texas.

In a public statement the embassy says it has received information that protests may occur next Tuesday, when Jose Medellin is scheduled to die. It urged Americans to avoid the protests.

The embassy says activists in Mexico could use the demonstrations “to incite anti-U.S. sentiment in general.â€