Jul 9, 2026 4:27 PM EDT
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday.
Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco's announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with the United States, as Mexico's government has sharply criticized the treatment of its citizens under U.S. President Donald Trump's push to increase deportations.
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The request, which carries no legal weight, will be submitted to state prosecutors' offices and the U.S. Department of Justice, asking them to consider criminal charges against those responsible for the deaths.
