Thread: MEXICO THREATENS THE UNITED STATES...from 1996

http://www.americanpatrol.com/MEXICO/me ... 50796.html

Mexico Threatens U.S. By GEORGE GEDDA Associated Press Writer
MEXICO CITY (AP) -- Mexican concern about the safety of migrants in the United States produced a warning from Mexican Foreign Minister Jose Angel Gurria that the two countries may be heading for a confrontation. Gurria used a high-level meeting Monday with visiting American officials to call attention to the beatings of two migrants by California police and the deaths of 10 others in two separate California police pursuits. All three events occurred within the past five weeks.

With Secretary of State Warren Christopher standing at his side, Gurria said Mexico has a duty "to protect the integrity and the human and labor rights of our citizens. "Their migratory status does not by any means alter their inalienable rights as human beings, nor denies their important contributions to the U.S. economy," he said.
At another point, in an apparent reference to the same issue, Gurria expressed deep concern over the emergence of trends that
"could jeopardize our relations and lead us down the road of confrontation."
The incidents involving the beatings of the two aliens struck a raw nerve here because it was captured on videotape and broadcast widely on Mexican television.

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VCT COMMENT...

Now, since Mexico has no army to speak of, does anyone doubt that Gurria was referring to trouble which Mexican nationals could create for the United States inside our territory?

Mexican Foreign Minister Jose Angel Gurria is the same guy who is beaming propaganda into the U.S. to "refresh the existing bond between Mexicans and Chicanos," - i.e. start developing a fighting force.

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NOW GET THIS!
After being threatened by Mexico, Christopher signed a "MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING on CONSULAR PROTECTION" which gives the Mexican government THE RIGHT TO INTERVIEW MEXICANS DETAINED IN THE UNITED STATES!!
THIS IS GOING TO PUT AN ENORMOUS BURDEN ON THE BORDER PATROL AND MAY GIVE MEXICO WHAT IS EFFECTIVELY A VETO OVER DEPORTATION OF MEXICANS!!!
Christopher is playing right into the hands of the Mexicans who are turning their consular offices THEY HAVE 62 IN THE U.S. -- FAR MORE THAN ANY OTHER NATION -- into "Provisional Governmental Headquarters."

This is appeasement.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON CONSULAR PROTECTION OF UNITED STATES AND MEXICAN NATIONALS

(Retyped from original by Voice of Citizens Together - 818-501-2061)

The government of the United States of America and the Government of the United Mexican States;


Considering their firm commitment to respect the human rights of all individuals within their respective territories;
Considering their firm will to strengthen and enhance their relationships in all areas, within the spirit of good neighbors and mutual respect;
Considering the need to continue to foster and strengthen the effective relationships and communications among consular officials and local authorities of both countries, within the spirit of the Consular Convention between two Governments and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations;
Considering that Working Group on Migration and Consular Affairs of the Binational Commission has proven to be an effective forum to discuss and exchange information on the migratory phenomenon between the two countries, as well as to agree on measures that serve the best interest of both nations;
Considering the will of both Governments to strengthen the Border Liaison Mechanisms and the Consultation Mechanisms on Immigration and Naturalization Service Activities and Consular Protection, which have been recently established for, among other purposes, sharing information concerning migratory practices and procedures by authorities on both sides of the border, and resolving problems at the local level, including issues related to the protection of human rights;
Considering the interest of both Governments in preventing situations that negatively affect the physical safety, dignity and human rights of their nationals within the territory of the other country, and the importance of having adequate institutional mechanisms to effectively address those situations when them might occur,

Adopt the following principles and goals:

1. To include within the mandate of the Working Group on Migration and Consular Affairs of the Binational Commission, the discussion and evaluation of issues, problems and trends related to the consular protection and human rights of nationals of both countries and the understandings expressed in this memorandum as regular matters on its agenda, in order to make recommendations to the respective Governments, if mutually agreed upon,

2. To provide any individual detained by migration authorities with notice of his/her legal rights and options, including the right to contact his/her consular representatives, and to facilitate communication between consular representatives and their nationals. Both Governments will endeavor, consistent with the relevant laws of each country, to ensure that specific notification to consular representatives is given in cases involving the detention of minors, pregnant women and people at risk.

3. To endeavor to provide settings conducive to full and free exchange between the consular representatives and detained individuals in order to allow, consistent with the relevant laws of each country, consular officials to interview their respective when they are detained, arrested, incarcerated or held in custody in accordance with Article VI, paragraph 2, section (c) of the Consular Convention between the United States of America and the United Mexican States of August 12, 1942, and in accordance with Article 36, first paragraph, of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations of 1963.

4. To allow and to facilitate, consistent with the relevant laws of each country, consular officials to be present at all times at the trials or judicial procedures concerning their respective nationals, including those legal procedures relating to minors.

5. To bring to the attention of the Working Group on Migration and Consular Affairs significant reports concerning consular protection and respect for human rights of nationals of both countries discussed at the Border Liaison Mechanisms and the Consultation Mechanisms on Immigration and Naturalization Service Activities and Consular Protection.

6. To promote bi-cultural sensitivity and understanding related to human rights protection through the Border Liaison Mechanisms and the Consultation Mechanisms on Immigration and Naturalization Service Activities and Consular Protection, and to encourage the participation of local authorities in these entities.

7. To encourage cooperation at the highest levels to facilitate investigations of violent and serious incidents involving consular protection of their respective nationals.

Done at Mexico City, this 7th day of May, 1996, in the English and Spanish languages.

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Warren Christopher
Secretary of State

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED MEXICAN STATES

Angel Gurria
Secretary of Foreign
Relations

"Their migratory status does not by any means alter their inalienable rights as human beings, nor denies their important contributions to the U.S. economy,"

what about our human rights in Mexico that don't exist ...

these inalienable rights -- the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness -- were in our Declaration of Independence from Great Britian, maybe we need to declare our independence from Mexico because these states are and of a right OUGHT TO BE FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES

They should go back to their own countries and make their contributions there then they would not have to come here. They are just looking for an easy ride and now they think they have a foothold here and want to take it over.

I suppose that in their high dudgeon concerning a beating of a pair of illegals in this country they have totally overlooked that the Mexican police beat illegals in their own country. Not only do they beat them, they extort them, rape them, shoot them. But that's 'different'?? What hypocrisy.

But, we're supposed to overlook their hypocrisy and come down like gangbusters on our own police, border patrol, sheriff's deputies, or anyone who would speak a word of an American's rights IN AMERICA??

I've really had a gutful of pandering to Mexico.

MJ