“Rodriguez died after being shot 10 times just before 11:30 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2012, on a street that runs just below the border fence. His family and protesters say he was an innocent bystander on his way to visit his brother Diego at the convenience store where he worked, when he was caught in a hail of bullets from the U.S. Border Patrol. ”
See on soboco.org
border deaths
Border Patrol Blasted At United Nations for Killing Mexicans
The U.S. Border Patrol is facing criticism at the United Nations for killing Mexicans.
See on www.huffingtonpost.com
US says no charges for border agent who shot Mexican teen
“PHOENIX – U.S. authorities will not bring charges against a Border Patrol agent in Arizona who shot dead a rock-throwing Mexican teenager two years ago because the fatal injury did not occur in the United States, the Justice Department said on Friday.”
Community Village‘s insight:
horrific and racist
See on Reuters
‘Bodies on the Border’
Forensics experts in Arizona struggle to identify the bodies of migrants who perished while attempting to cross illicitly from Mexico into the United States.
Community Village‘s insight:
The narrator makes a good point: We don’t hear politicians talking about the dead bodies along the border.
If they don’t know – shame on them. If they don’t care – double shame on them. Either way we need politicians with a heart – who care about human life, dignity and respect. @getgln
The forensic specialist makes a good point: The border crossers would have gladly paid a fee to the U.S. governement for a legitimate work visa instead of paying a smuggler.
See on www.nytimes.com