Mexican president condemns L.A. violence, calls on Mexicans to act peacefully
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President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico addressed the chaos resulting from recent immigration raids in California, asserting that violence is not the solution to immigration issues. While condemning the clashes, she called for the respect of human dignity for Mexican immigrants living in the U.S. She urged U.S. authorities to change their policies, which many see as unjust. Her statements coincide with widespread fear among Mexicans regarding the raids, as demonstrated by the concerns voiced by citizens about their relatives in California.
President Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized that the immigration crisis must not be addressed with violence or raids, calling for respect for the dignity of Mexican immigrants.
Sheinbaum's balanced approach included urging U.S. authorities to treat Mexican workers humanely while condemning incitements of violence such as burning patrol cars.
Gerardo Fernández Noroña sharply criticized U.S. immigration policies, urging the government to stop repression against immigrants and to rectify its arbitrary policies.
Images of U.S. immigration agents confronting protestors in tactical gear have sparked fear and concern among Mexicans, highlighting the anxiety over U.S. raids.
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