AZMEX UPDATE 13 SEP 2016
Haitian and African arrivals continue in Mexicali
Posted by Garna Mejia Date: September 13, 2016
in: Arizona / California State News,
http://kyma.com/haitian-and-african-arrivals-continue-in-mexicali/
CALEXICO, Calif. – The Calexico Port of Entry continues to see an increase of Africans and Haitians. Authorities are trying to figure out what is causing so many to leave their home countries.
Among those, is Loikesma Pierre. It has been nearly two years since she left her home in Haiti.
"I have my two children and would like to give them a better education," said Pierre.
Pierre says she first flew to Brazil then went through Peru to Central America. In Nicaragua she says she was robbed and beaten. She says women were often raped, even by police.
"Nicaragua was bad, really bad. There I suffered a lot. I lost my money and I went through a lot there," Pierre says.
Jean, another member of the group that arrived on Sunday, says his experience was similar in Nicaragua.
" I know a lot of people that are in Costa Rica right now. They can't cross because things are so bad in Nicaragua," Jean said.
Pierre Hardol says he left his family in Congo nearly five months ago. Hardol says he flew from Congo to Chile and then made his way to Colombia where he says many of his travelling companions perished in the jungle from snake bites or soldier attacks.
Hardol and Pierre both say they entered Mexico through the small town of Tapachula in the Mexican state of Chiapas. There they say Mexican immigration officials handed them a humanitarian permit that allows them to stay in the country for 20 days.
According to the Mexican newspaper, El Universal, immigration officials registered 424 Africans arriving in Tapachula during a two day period in late August.
Pierre says she has been treated well since arriving in Mexicali, but says her ultimate destination is the United States. "For now, I'm just waiting. I went through all of it, through all those countries to make it there, the United States," said Pierre.
KYMA reached out to Customs and Border Protection who declined to comment on the matter but stated in a press release that they have, "seen in uptick in the number of cases of Haitians arriving to the ports of entry in Calexico." They say these individuals are being processed on a case by case basis.
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Also: More coverage in Spanish: http://www.lacronica.com/Home.html#Principal
Hundreds from Haiti and African countries seek political asylum in Calexico
Posted by Roy Dorantes
Date: September 10, 2016
http://www.kyma.com/hundreds-from-haiti-and-african-countries-seek-political-asylum-in-calexico/
CALEXICO, Calif. – Several hundred people coming from Haiti and various African countries are seeking political asylum in the United States at the Calexico port of entry. Twenty-six year-old Maxell Calixton from Haiti said he just wants a better tomorrow.
"I would like to go United States because I would like to have a better life," Calixton said. "We need some help," Calixton said.
They've been waiting for days in line in the heat just to get a chance to be interviewed by U.S. Immigration Services. "The situation is very, very bad to cross the line," Calixton said.
Mexican officials who didn't want to be identified said close to 200 of them arrived on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday there were more than two dozen at the port of entry. Many others are in shelters across Mexicali, waiting to see if they will get political asylum. Officials said they're expecting hundreds more to arrive in the coming weeks.
Calixton said their situation is desperate.
"If there's a person who can help me just do it right now because I got three days here," Calixton said.
He said he's willing to endure the waiting and the heat if it means a chance to make his dreams come true. "I want to work and I want to finish my university. If I cross the line, I enter to United States, everything is possible," Calixton said.
There is still no word yet on whether political asylum will be granted or not. The influx of refugees jammed the Calexico port of entry Friday and could continue to affect wait times for pedestrians trying to enter the United States.
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PFP confiscates 5 million dollars in drugs are 170 kilos of crystal.
Tribuna de San Luis
September 10, 2016
By Fredy Mejia
http://www.oem.com.mx/tribunadesanluis/notas/n4278418.htm
Elements of the Federal-division Regional Security Police during a operation carried out on the Sonoyta-San Luis, road at kilometer 68 arrested the driver of a white Peterbilt tractor-trailer located within a pallet, 170 kg of "glass" a value on the black market in the United States for 5 million dollars (80 million pesos).
Therefore the driver José Ernesto "N", 29 was secured and transferred to this city for presentation at the Public Ministry of the Federation, where he will get his legal status.
José Ernesto is from Navolato, Sinaloa and at the time of the interception explained that he was only his way to Tijuana carrying a load of pallets.
This happened at 14.00 pm on Friday.
The officials made the routine interception to check the documentation, but being interviewing José Ernesto, was very nervous, for which he was asked to come down for inspection.
At the time of inspecting the cargo they noticed something strange in some, so later discovered the 270 blocks containing 170 kilograms of methamphetamine-like substance.
This gave notice to the Public Ministry of the Federation .
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More: Five tons of pot in TJ, in Spanish: http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Policiaca/13092016/1127404-PGR-asegura-mas-de-cinco-toneladas-de-mariguana.html
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
AZMEX SPECIAL 10-9-16
AZMEX SPECIAL 10 SEP 2016
Note: Like Chicago, a culture of corruption. From the good folks at Borderland Beat.
http://www.borderlandbeat.com
Several charts, photos, etc. at link.
Thx
78,109 executed during Peña Nieto's term
Posted by DD republished from Zeta
Translated by Borderland Beat reader "Jaqui" who translated the story and sent it to BB.
http://www.borderlandbeat.com/2016/09/78109-executed-during-pena-nietos-term.html
By Jesse Lara Bermudez
The Federal Government has not only failed in its strategy against violence in the country, the proceeds of crime and drug trafficking also continues and its effort to conceal information about the damage and blood letting continues unabated.
The willful deaths so far in six years of Enrique Peña Nieto's term ( less than four years) are incalculable. There is a feeble -and refutable- attempt by the Federal Government for counting the numbers as one of the leading causes of deaths in the country. Alone, official figures from the Interior Ministry are scandalous: 63,816 court records are related to violent deaths so far during this PRI government. Of course, it was not a relevant topic in the Fourth Presidential Report. Despite the possibility of establishing a number of victims for the crime of homicide, Mexico is far from knowing precisely the number of lives lost as a result of violence and insecurity.
The government covers up the obvious, the violence and the absence of a plan to combat crime, promote security or seek justice. If the three completed years (2013, 2014 and 2015) in which Peña Nieto leads the government, on average, every year 21,199 intentional homicides have been accounted for. However, the country of death was not reflected in the Fourth Report of the Government of Peña. To hide and disguise the atmosphere of war and the loss of the rule of law does not prevent the bloody reality that shakes the country.
The dead are more than numbers.
Research conducted for weeks by ZETA tallies the number: 78, 109 intentional homicides during PRI government. These numbers are the result of the number of casualties recorded by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the approved reports of entities, consultations with prosecutors or state prosecution offices and some references of the Executive Secretariat of the National System of Public Security, Secretariat of Interior.
However, the figure could be higher. The uncertainty of the exact amount is born mainly by the number of missing persons, homicides that are wrongfully classified as suicides in several states, and the lack of authority in some areas dominated by armed groups, where executions are committed without the presence of police forces or the possibility of justice to come.
The more than 78,000 documented intentional homicides are perhaps only part of the face of death and crime that the government intends not to recognize. In this note , is the list of those executed with a firearm or knife wounds during the peñista mandate. As shown, the most violent states based on the highest number of executed are: State of Mexico, Guerrero, Chihuahua, Jalisco, Sinaloa, Mexico City, Michoacan, Veracruz and Tamaulipas.
If we consider only so far in 2016, from January to July (at the close of this work it was not yet completed in August), the ten entities with the most executed as follows:
1 : State of Mexico, 1,326
2 : Guerrero, 1,267
3 : Chihuahua, 771
4 : Jalisco
5 : 723 Sinaloa
6 : 698 Baja California
7 :660 (of which 490 were committed in Tijuana)
8 : Mexico City , 654
9 : Michoacan , 643
10 : Veracruz , 606
11: Tamaulipas 605 .
Doing the same exercise, but proportional to its population, ie, the rate of intentional homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, the five states with more violence per capita are:
1 : Colima, 45.94 per hundred thousand inhabitants
2: Guerrero, 35.31
3 : Sinaloa, 20.10
4 : Baja California, 17.17
5 : Morelos, 16.98
Bloodied country, made-up numbers.
Regarding Morelos, Alberto Capella Ibarra, Commissioner of Public Security, said in an interview that the data that the Unified Command are " virtually the same " to those registered by the National Executive Secretary of the SEGOB, because "there is already a statistical system that is fed month to month. We are transparent and handle what is ".
One explanation of the Commission is not in vain, but the distrust of official versions is more than normal. For example, figures that the Executive Secretary of the National System of Public Security of the Interior Ministry has documented since 1997 refer to the "crime rate", that is, the inquiries from murders and not the number of victims, although lately he has begun to generate this job.
Showing the above mentioned sample of the figures -both of official crime rate between SEGOB and the handling of the data concerning homicide deaths of INEGI.
In 2013, the Secretary reported the incidence of 18 ,332, while INEGI realized 23, 063 victims. The same in 2014, when the first documented 15, 653 and the second 20,010 . 2015 was no exception: 17,028 cases by SEGOB and 20, 525 by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.
Dr. Hiram Sanchez Beltran is a researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles who published an article in January 2016 on the impact of homicides in the life expectancy of Mexicans.
The academic states :
"The problem we have in Mexico with the murder rate is that there is a constant struggle to know if the information (official) is appropriate and whether they are codifying well, or are masking information."
However, the current reality is that in the country "the impact on life expectancy is much lower than it should be, because we know that there are deaths that are classified differently, even though they were actually murders".
When comparing the findings of the study with the current situation, Beltran Sanchez observes how violence went from being focused in some states-most in the north- to a more widespread geographic distribution. "When we talk about the murders as an epidemic we refer to how this pattern is changing. If we look at the latest information, the data shows that the violence has spread virtually throughout the country. "
For example, in 2010, entities / states such as Colima and Zacatecas have figures that were so low that they were not even considered among the states with the highest figures. " Now, Colima has a higher rate than Guerrero" he says.
Hence, the expert refers to the importance of obtaining more accurate information to learn about the phenomenon and stop it.
Ismael Urzua Camelo, a former assistant attorney in Aguascalientes and former official of the SEGOB, also knows the exact numbers are difficult to know. But the "deductions" are much easier.
Above all , from the element of " the findings that PGR has made about organized crime in an entity or region, are reflected in terms of homicide. If there are many findings , about 15 or 20 done by organized crime, we suppose there to be an increase in homicides " he says.
The now adviser to the Senate asks the question: "Why do the killings remain static, at their level, if there is a lot of organized crime? Because what happens is that crime kills and relatives and /or family are scared to death, they no longer complain, they do not want to know anything. "
Besides that "when someone was wounded then dies, the authority does not update the information, the investigation itself, yes, but the statistics do not reflect an updated high," he concludes.
Peña, wrong and foolish.
Roel Santiago, director of the civic organization Semaphore , says crime increased 17% in intentional homicides in the first half of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, and it is a result of disputes between the cartels. However, the consultant who created the mechanism for measuring crime rate, which is qualified with green, yellow or red, depending on the security situation in the country and in each entity, also seen in the use of police forces to combat drugs, is the background of the problem.
" The current administration does not want to adopt a change in drug policy for fear of paying the price in 2018, and continues to suffer the political cost of insecurity throughout Mexico," he said.
In an interview with this Semanario, the specialist points out that while in 2015 Semaphore information - fed at the time by Lantia Consultants - indicated an average of 677 executions by organized crime per month , by July 2016 , 1,080 homicides were related with organized crime.
"In the first half of the year, 56 percent of homicides in Mexico were executions of organized crime, but there are states where this figure is above 80 percent, as Guerrero, Colima and Tamaulipas" he says.
Roel relates the constant increases in crime rates in those states with the presence of two to four criminal groups in competition for the plaza.
A report from the firm specializing in security , Stratfor , entitled " The Cartels in Mexico Erode in 2016 ", projected to continue the trend of fragmentation of the cartels, some of which have been maintained for over 20 years.
Such divisions occur within the same criminal organizations, mainly the Sinaloa Cartel, Los Zetas and Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). "No criminal group will remain immune to decentralization and reduction," says the report.
It is precisely in the strategy to combat drug trafficking, where Santiago Roel sees the main problem with the Mexican government, as the drug policy "gives market power to the mafias, this leads us not only to high impact violence , but high impact corruption where the authorities could collapse with silver or lead, "he says.
" After more than nine years with this strategy of increasing violence in the war against drugs, when all indicators are pathetically negative, why so stubbornly stay in a strategy that does not work? Neither protects us from consumption (drugs ) or achieves peace, "he exclaims through his phone.
The dead will never be counted.
In different states, those killed will never even go past the desktop of an authority. Chiapas is one of the states that has been rated as the safest by the National Security Council, however, it is far from it.
Pepe Gallegos, editor of The Herald , explains that in recent years, "drug trafficking and treatment of people continue to invade the crime pages and /or red notes of major newspapers, who discreetly have tried to minimize the facts for fear of reprisals from different cartels ", thanks to the absence of authority.
The journalist cites some cases, such as Ocozocoautla de Espinoza, "a place where there is present an armed group called the Cartel de los Sapos, where there has appeared corpses in out of the way places , some of them even collected by the government."
One more. In Chamula there was talk of a clash where there were at least seven killed in a firefight, but the same indigenous inhabitants did not let the police or justice departments enter .
The clearest example , he continues , was that of a woman who allegedly committed suicide by putting her head in a bag of nylon with a tie and then threw herself to a cistern, where she was found; that same day the body of another person was found with signs of torture, mutilation and burned arms in a tourist place ".
Something similar happened in the state capital a couple of weeks ago. A businessman with bars and clubs , in addition to a car repair shop, was found dead in his car, but according to the state attorney general this was another suicide.
A statement from the PGJE of Chiapas confirmed the man's death was caused by a tourniquet to strangle himself by the neck with a rope and a screwdriver.
Drug trafficking and its consequences, the omission of a government without strategy and unrealistic figures make for a country sinking in drug trafficking, violence and corruption .
Borderland Beat Reporter Unknown Posted at 8:01 PM
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Note: Like Chicago, a culture of corruption. From the good folks at Borderland Beat.
http://www.borderlandbeat.com
Several charts, photos, etc. at link.
Thx
78,109 executed during Peña Nieto's term
Posted by DD republished from Zeta
Translated by Borderland Beat reader "Jaqui" who translated the story and sent it to BB.
http://www.borderlandbeat.com/2016/09/78109-executed-during-pena-nietos-term.html
By Jesse Lara Bermudez
The Federal Government has not only failed in its strategy against violence in the country, the proceeds of crime and drug trafficking also continues and its effort to conceal information about the damage and blood letting continues unabated.
The willful deaths so far in six years of Enrique Peña Nieto's term ( less than four years) are incalculable. There is a feeble -and refutable- attempt by the Federal Government for counting the numbers as one of the leading causes of deaths in the country. Alone, official figures from the Interior Ministry are scandalous: 63,816 court records are related to violent deaths so far during this PRI government. Of course, it was not a relevant topic in the Fourth Presidential Report. Despite the possibility of establishing a number of victims for the crime of homicide, Mexico is far from knowing precisely the number of lives lost as a result of violence and insecurity.
The government covers up the obvious, the violence and the absence of a plan to combat crime, promote security or seek justice. If the three completed years (2013, 2014 and 2015) in which Peña Nieto leads the government, on average, every year 21,199 intentional homicides have been accounted for. However, the country of death was not reflected in the Fourth Report of the Government of Peña. To hide and disguise the atmosphere of war and the loss of the rule of law does not prevent the bloody reality that shakes the country.
The dead are more than numbers.
Research conducted for weeks by ZETA tallies the number: 78, 109 intentional homicides during PRI government. These numbers are the result of the number of casualties recorded by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the approved reports of entities, consultations with prosecutors or state prosecution offices and some references of the Executive Secretariat of the National System of Public Security, Secretariat of Interior.
However, the figure could be higher. The uncertainty of the exact amount is born mainly by the number of missing persons, homicides that are wrongfully classified as suicides in several states, and the lack of authority in some areas dominated by armed groups, where executions are committed without the presence of police forces or the possibility of justice to come.
The more than 78,000 documented intentional homicides are perhaps only part of the face of death and crime that the government intends not to recognize. In this note , is the list of those executed with a firearm or knife wounds during the peñista mandate. As shown, the most violent states based on the highest number of executed are: State of Mexico, Guerrero, Chihuahua, Jalisco, Sinaloa, Mexico City, Michoacan, Veracruz and Tamaulipas.
If we consider only so far in 2016, from January to July (at the close of this work it was not yet completed in August), the ten entities with the most executed as follows:
1 : State of Mexico, 1,326
2 : Guerrero, 1,267
3 : Chihuahua, 771
4 : Jalisco
5 : 723 Sinaloa
6 : 698 Baja California
7 :660 (of which 490 were committed in Tijuana)
8 : Mexico City , 654
9 : Michoacan , 643
10 : Veracruz , 606
11: Tamaulipas 605 .
Doing the same exercise, but proportional to its population, ie, the rate of intentional homicides per 100,000 inhabitants, the five states with more violence per capita are:
1 : Colima, 45.94 per hundred thousand inhabitants
2: Guerrero, 35.31
3 : Sinaloa, 20.10
4 : Baja California, 17.17
5 : Morelos, 16.98
Bloodied country, made-up numbers.
Regarding Morelos, Alberto Capella Ibarra, Commissioner of Public Security, said in an interview that the data that the Unified Command are " virtually the same " to those registered by the National Executive Secretary of the SEGOB, because "there is already a statistical system that is fed month to month. We are transparent and handle what is ".
One explanation of the Commission is not in vain, but the distrust of official versions is more than normal. For example, figures that the Executive Secretary of the National System of Public Security of the Interior Ministry has documented since 1997 refer to the "crime rate", that is, the inquiries from murders and not the number of victims, although lately he has begun to generate this job.
Showing the above mentioned sample of the figures -both of official crime rate between SEGOB and the handling of the data concerning homicide deaths of INEGI.
In 2013, the Secretary reported the incidence of 18 ,332, while INEGI realized 23, 063 victims. The same in 2014, when the first documented 15, 653 and the second 20,010 . 2015 was no exception: 17,028 cases by SEGOB and 20, 525 by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography.
Dr. Hiram Sanchez Beltran is a researcher at the University of California, Los Angeles who published an article in January 2016 on the impact of homicides in the life expectancy of Mexicans.
The academic states :
"The problem we have in Mexico with the murder rate is that there is a constant struggle to know if the information (official) is appropriate and whether they are codifying well, or are masking information."
However, the current reality is that in the country "the impact on life expectancy is much lower than it should be, because we know that there are deaths that are classified differently, even though they were actually murders".
When comparing the findings of the study with the current situation, Beltran Sanchez observes how violence went from being focused in some states-most in the north- to a more widespread geographic distribution. "When we talk about the murders as an epidemic we refer to how this pattern is changing. If we look at the latest information, the data shows that the violence has spread virtually throughout the country. "
For example, in 2010, entities / states such as Colima and Zacatecas have figures that were so low that they were not even considered among the states with the highest figures. " Now, Colima has a higher rate than Guerrero" he says.
Hence, the expert refers to the importance of obtaining more accurate information to learn about the phenomenon and stop it.
Ismael Urzua Camelo, a former assistant attorney in Aguascalientes and former official of the SEGOB, also knows the exact numbers are difficult to know. But the "deductions" are much easier.
Above all , from the element of " the findings that PGR has made about organized crime in an entity or region, are reflected in terms of homicide. If there are many findings , about 15 or 20 done by organized crime, we suppose there to be an increase in homicides " he says.
The now adviser to the Senate asks the question: "Why do the killings remain static, at their level, if there is a lot of organized crime? Because what happens is that crime kills and relatives and /or family are scared to death, they no longer complain, they do not want to know anything. "
Besides that "when someone was wounded then dies, the authority does not update the information, the investigation itself, yes, but the statistics do not reflect an updated high," he concludes.
Peña, wrong and foolish.
Roel Santiago, director of the civic organization Semaphore , says crime increased 17% in intentional homicides in the first half of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015, and it is a result of disputes between the cartels. However, the consultant who created the mechanism for measuring crime rate, which is qualified with green, yellow or red, depending on the security situation in the country and in each entity, also seen in the use of police forces to combat drugs, is the background of the problem.
" The current administration does not want to adopt a change in drug policy for fear of paying the price in 2018, and continues to suffer the political cost of insecurity throughout Mexico," he said.
In an interview with this Semanario, the specialist points out that while in 2015 Semaphore information - fed at the time by Lantia Consultants - indicated an average of 677 executions by organized crime per month , by July 2016 , 1,080 homicides were related with organized crime.
"In the first half of the year, 56 percent of homicides in Mexico were executions of organized crime, but there are states where this figure is above 80 percent, as Guerrero, Colima and Tamaulipas" he says.
Roel relates the constant increases in crime rates in those states with the presence of two to four criminal groups in competition for the plaza.
A report from the firm specializing in security , Stratfor , entitled " The Cartels in Mexico Erode in 2016 ", projected to continue the trend of fragmentation of the cartels, some of which have been maintained for over 20 years.
Such divisions occur within the same criminal organizations, mainly the Sinaloa Cartel, Los Zetas and Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). "No criminal group will remain immune to decentralization and reduction," says the report.
It is precisely in the strategy to combat drug trafficking, where Santiago Roel sees the main problem with the Mexican government, as the drug policy "gives market power to the mafias, this leads us not only to high impact violence , but high impact corruption where the authorities could collapse with silver or lead, "he says.
" After more than nine years with this strategy of increasing violence in the war against drugs, when all indicators are pathetically negative, why so stubbornly stay in a strategy that does not work? Neither protects us from consumption (drugs ) or achieves peace, "he exclaims through his phone.
The dead will never be counted.
In different states, those killed will never even go past the desktop of an authority. Chiapas is one of the states that has been rated as the safest by the National Security Council, however, it is far from it.
Pepe Gallegos, editor of The Herald , explains that in recent years, "drug trafficking and treatment of people continue to invade the crime pages and /or red notes of major newspapers, who discreetly have tried to minimize the facts for fear of reprisals from different cartels ", thanks to the absence of authority.
The journalist cites some cases, such as Ocozocoautla de Espinoza, "a place where there is present an armed group called the Cartel de los Sapos, where there has appeared corpses in out of the way places , some of them even collected by the government."
One more. In Chamula there was talk of a clash where there were at least seven killed in a firefight, but the same indigenous inhabitants did not let the police or justice departments enter .
The clearest example , he continues , was that of a woman who allegedly committed suicide by putting her head in a bag of nylon with a tie and then threw herself to a cistern, where she was found; that same day the body of another person was found with signs of torture, mutilation and burned arms in a tourist place ".
Something similar happened in the state capital a couple of weeks ago. A businessman with bars and clubs , in addition to a car repair shop, was found dead in his car, but according to the state attorney general this was another suicide.
A statement from the PGJE of Chiapas confirmed the man's death was caused by a tourniquet to strangle himself by the neck with a rope and a screwdriver.
Drug trafficking and its consequences, the omission of a government without strategy and unrealistic figures make for a country sinking in drug trafficking, violence and corruption .
Borderland Beat Reporter Unknown Posted at 8:01 PM
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Monday, September 12, 2016
AZMEX EXTRA 10-9-16
AZMEX EXTRA 10 SEP 2016
Note: photo at link.
Border Patrol Seizes Weapon Cache, Arrests 4
Release Date: September 9, 2016
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/2016-09-09-000000/border-patrol-seizes-weapon-cache-arrests-4
OXNARD, Calif.—U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested three men and one woman at an Oxnard residence on Wednesday for their connection in the seizure of 13 high-powered firearms.
This seizure was the culmination of a Border Patrol investigation linked to a Ford F-150 pickup truck that agents suspected was involved in cross-border smuggling activity.
The agents were able to obtain a state search warrant for the residence in Oxnard, where the pickup truck was parked. The agents, along with law enforcement personnel from the Los Angeles, California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (LA CalMMET), served the warrant and seized 10 AR-15 assault rifles, one semiautomatic centerfire rifle, one shotgun, one .50 caliber rifle, numerous rounds of ammunition and $10,000 in illicit currency.
13 weapons were siezured by Border Patrol
13 powerful weapons were seized by Border Patrol agents.
"By taking these weapons off of the streets and out of the hands of the criminal element, our agents and partners made a tremendous contribution to the safety of our communities on both sides of the border," said Richard A. Barlow, Chief Patrol Agent of the San Diego Sector.
Upon discovering the weapons, agents arrested a 23-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man, a 23-year-old man, and a 35-year-old man, all of whom are Mexican nationals. The 31-year-old man was determined by agents to be illegally in the U.S.
The individuals were detained at a Ventura County jail and are facing charges for violating assault weapons laws. The cases are currently being reviewed by the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
To prevent the illicit smuggling of humans, drugs, and other contraband, the U.S. Border Patrol maintains a high level of vigilance in corridors of egress away from our Nation's borders. To report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol, contact San Diego Sector at (619) 498-9900.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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Note: seems as there will not be names? Photos at link.
195 AZ fugitives arrested during "Operation Summer Burn"
Posted: Sep 10, 2016 8:58 AM MST
Updated: Sep 10, 2016 8:58 AM MST
By Phil Benson
http://www.azfamily.com/story/33063950/195-az-fugitives-arrested-during-operation-summer-burn
PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) -
Violent career criminals and gang members were targeted by the U.S. Marshals Service in Arizona during a two-month-long crackdown called "Operation Summer Burn."
As many as 195 fugitives were arrested in west Phoenix and central Chandler between July 12 and Sept. 2.
"This effort will assist law enforcement in preventing future crimes associated with a gang's criminal enterprise," the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Two of those arrested were wanted for homicide, 25 for sex offenses and sexual assault, 25 for aggravated assault, 85 for dangerous drug offenses, 16 for robbery, 17 for firearms-related offenses and 22 additional arrests for other violent crimes.
Law enforcement identified 48 of them as being a "member" or an "associate" to a criminal street gang.
In total, 22 firearms were seized, along with15.63 grams of cocaine, 65.79 grams of heroin, 686.44 grams of marijuana, 14.07 grams of methamphetamine and $13,400 in cash.
"Operation Summer Burn 2016 was an enforcement initiative designed to target and reduce gang activity and violent crime in the heart of Phoenix," said U.S. Marshal David Gonzales.
"The arrest of 195 fugitives demonstrates the successful outcome of a focused effort to arrest violent offenders and reduce future crime victims," he added.
Gonzales said organized street gangs continue to be a major problem.
"The U.S. Marshals Service, working with our state and local partners, will continue to make them a high priority in our enforcement efforts," he said.
Operation Summer Burn was a collaborative effort with the Phoenix Police Department, Glendale Police Department, Chandler Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Maricopa County Adult Probation, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Arizona Department of Corrections and Surprise Police Department.
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Note: photo at link.
Border Patrol Seizes Weapon Cache, Arrests 4
Release Date: September 9, 2016
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/2016-09-09-000000/border-patrol-seizes-weapon-cache-arrests-4
OXNARD, Calif.—U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested three men and one woman at an Oxnard residence on Wednesday for their connection in the seizure of 13 high-powered firearms.
This seizure was the culmination of a Border Patrol investigation linked to a Ford F-150 pickup truck that agents suspected was involved in cross-border smuggling activity.
The agents were able to obtain a state search warrant for the residence in Oxnard, where the pickup truck was parked. The agents, along with law enforcement personnel from the Los Angeles, California Multi-Jurisdictional Methamphetamine Enforcement Team (LA CalMMET), served the warrant and seized 10 AR-15 assault rifles, one semiautomatic centerfire rifle, one shotgun, one .50 caliber rifle, numerous rounds of ammunition and $10,000 in illicit currency.
13 weapons were siezured by Border Patrol
13 powerful weapons were seized by Border Patrol agents.
"By taking these weapons off of the streets and out of the hands of the criminal element, our agents and partners made a tremendous contribution to the safety of our communities on both sides of the border," said Richard A. Barlow, Chief Patrol Agent of the San Diego Sector.
Upon discovering the weapons, agents arrested a 23-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man, a 23-year-old man, and a 35-year-old man, all of whom are Mexican nationals. The 31-year-old man was determined by agents to be illegally in the U.S.
The individuals were detained at a Ventura County jail and are facing charges for violating assault weapons laws. The cases are currently being reviewed by the Ventura County District Attorney's Office.
To prevent the illicit smuggling of humans, drugs, and other contraband, the U.S. Border Patrol maintains a high level of vigilance in corridors of egress away from our Nation's borders. To report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol, contact San Diego Sector at (619) 498-9900.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
END
Note: seems as there will not be names? Photos at link.
195 AZ fugitives arrested during "Operation Summer Burn"
Posted: Sep 10, 2016 8:58 AM MST
Updated: Sep 10, 2016 8:58 AM MST
By Phil Benson
http://www.azfamily.com/story/33063950/195-az-fugitives-arrested-during-operation-summer-burn
PHOENIX (KPHO/KTVK) -
Violent career criminals and gang members were targeted by the U.S. Marshals Service in Arizona during a two-month-long crackdown called "Operation Summer Burn."
As many as 195 fugitives were arrested in west Phoenix and central Chandler between July 12 and Sept. 2.
"This effort will assist law enforcement in preventing future crimes associated with a gang's criminal enterprise," the U.S. Marshals Service said.
Two of those arrested were wanted for homicide, 25 for sex offenses and sexual assault, 25 for aggravated assault, 85 for dangerous drug offenses, 16 for robbery, 17 for firearms-related offenses and 22 additional arrests for other violent crimes.
Law enforcement identified 48 of them as being a "member" or an "associate" to a criminal street gang.
In total, 22 firearms were seized, along with15.63 grams of cocaine, 65.79 grams of heroin, 686.44 grams of marijuana, 14.07 grams of methamphetamine and $13,400 in cash.
"Operation Summer Burn 2016 was an enforcement initiative designed to target and reduce gang activity and violent crime in the heart of Phoenix," said U.S. Marshal David Gonzales.
"The arrest of 195 fugitives demonstrates the successful outcome of a focused effort to arrest violent offenders and reduce future crime victims," he added.
Gonzales said organized street gangs continue to be a major problem.
"The U.S. Marshals Service, working with our state and local partners, will continue to make them a high priority in our enforcement efforts," he said.
Operation Summer Burn was a collaborative effort with the Phoenix Police Department, Glendale Police Department, Chandler Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, Maricopa County Adult Probation, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Arizona Department of Corrections and Surprise Police Department.
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AZMEX UPDATE 9-9-16
AZMEX UPDATE 9 SEP 2016
Note: 11 years?
Posted: Sep 07, 2016 11:17 PM MST
Updated: Sep 07, 2016 11:30 PM MST
Convicted Murderer arrested after crossing border
Written By Adrian Gurrola
http://www.kvoa.com/story/33045140/convicted-murderer-arrested-for-crossing-border
Tucson Sector Border Patrol Agents arrested Francisco Javier Rosas-Molina who they say illegally crossed the US/Mexico border, Sunday.
He served 11-years in prison, for killing border agent, Jorge Salomon-Martinez in Mexico, back in 2003.
Prosecutors argued Rosas attacked him, because he was an agent.
The U.S. Attorney's Office is charging him with illegal re-entry.
END
More:
Felon re-arrested by Tucson Sector Border Patrol
Wednesday, September 7th 2016, 4:31 pm MST
Wednesday, September 7th 2016, 4:36 pm MST
By Elizabeth Walton, Digital Content Producer
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/33043549/felon-re-arrested-by-tucson-sector-border-patrol
TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
On Sunday, Sept. 4, Border Patrol agents with the Tucson Sector arrested a man, identified as Francisco Javier Rosas-Molina, for illegally crossing into the U.S.
Rosas-Molina was previously convicted in Mexico for the 2003 murder of U.S. Border Patrol agent, Jorge Salomon-Martinez near Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. According to a recent release Salomon had been traveling off-duty when Rosas-Molina attacked him for being a BP agent. Rosas-Molina served 11 years in prison for the killing.
This is not the first time BP agents have arrested Rosas-Molina, in 2002 he was apprehended by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office for possession of marijuana for transport or sale. He served 108 days in county jail for that offense.
Rosas-Molina now faces prosecution by the U.S. Attorney's Office for illegal re-entry of an aggravated felon.
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Mariposa port closed after shots fired incident
Nogales International Updated 15 hrs ago (0)
Jonathan Clark
http://www.nogalesinternational.com/news/mariposa-port-closed-after-shots-fired-incident/article_fb33abac-760b-11e6-bbc6-cb6370d63e63.html
Law enforcement vehicles are parked in front of the southbound lanes at the Mariposa Port of Entry following a shooting incident Thursday afternoon.
Federal officers opened fire on a southbound vehicle at the Mariposa Port of Entry on Thursday afternoon after the driver allegedly swerved at them while trying to flee into Mexico.
The driver, whose identity was not immediately released, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was airlifted to a Tucson-area hospital, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a news release. A passenger, who was also not identified, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken into custody. No law enforcement officials were injured.
CBP said the driver was attempting to evade Border Patrol agents when he swerved his vehicle in an apparent attempt to hit officers working at the port. CBP officers and a Border Patrol agent fired their service weapons at the driver in response, the agency said.
The incident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. and both the north- and southbound lanes at the port were closed in response. The northbound lanes soon reopened, but the southbound side was expected to remain closed to traffic for the remainder of the day.
In the immediate aftermath, members of the Mexican media stationed on the south side of the port were able to see a burgundy-colored pickup surrounded by yellow crime-scene tape off the roadway in tall grass on the west side of the facility. Its windshield and passenger-side windows had been shot out.
Meanwhile on the north side of the port, an array of marked and unmarked federal law enforcement vehicles blocked the southbound lanes while Nogales Police Department officers, stationed a few hundred feet away on State Route 189, detoured passenger vehicles away from the facility. A long line of commercial trucks – which can only cross into Mexico through the Mariposa port and could not be detoured through the Dennis DeConcini crossing downtown – snaked north along the highway.
The FBI, CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility and Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations are jointly investigating the incident, CBP said.
end
Consulate talks labor rights, job opportunities
AALIYAH MONTOYA | DOUGLAS DISPATCH 26 min ago 0
Consulate talks labor rights, job opportunities
Aaliyah Montoya/
Douglas Dispatch
http://www.douglasdispatch.com/features/consulate-talks-labor-rights-job-opportunities/article_728f6678-76a7-11e6-88ca-3bdcc3b61680.html
Sgt. Jose Duarte of the Douglas Police Department talks about local employment opportunities with residents, at the Consulate of Mexico.
Consulate talks labor rights, job opportunities
Aaliyah Montoya/Douglas Dispatch
Juan Moran, USCIS, talks about immigration services at the Consulate of Mexico's Labor Rights Seminar, held Sept. 1.
Representatives of ACT Call Center participate in the Consulate of Mexico's Labor Rights Job Fair, held Aug. 31.
In part of a nationwide effort to educate and assist communities in the field of labor rights, the Consulate of Mexico hosted a Labor Rights Week Seminar, on Sept. 1.
According to Consul, Jorge Ernesto Espejel Montes, all 50 Consulates of Mexico in the United States organize this event simultaneously.
The week kicked off with a well-attended job fair, held on Aug. 31.
Participating employers, ready-to-hire, included Arizona@Work, ACT Call Center, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc., Subway, JCPenney, Veterans Services, the Douglas Police Department, Fiesta Canning, Tractor Supply, The City of Douglas, CPES, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Desarollo Economico of Agua Prieta.
Espejel noted that this event proved there are plenty of employment opportunities in this area, and throughout the county.
For more information on employers, visit Arizona@Work, located at 515 Seventh Street.
Thursday's seminar featured several guest speakers, including Lauri Owen, Cochise County Attorney's Office, who spoke about labor rights; Javier De Echavarri, OSHA, who described security measures at the workplace; Mary Day, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, gave information about U Visa/Vawa; Melissa Silva, University of Arizona South, promoted opportunities for students; Ruben Reyes, independent law firm, discussed worked permit opportunities for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Expanded DACA/DAPA; lastly, Mario Meruno, Arizona@Work, further explained the employment services that are available locally.
Other presenters included Juan Moran, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), who spoke about the importance of citizenship.
USCIS is now visiting Douglas every first and second Thursday of each month, bringing with them temporary protected status information and other citizenship services.
Appointments can be made at the Cochise County Government Center in Douglas, at 1012 G Avenue.
For more information, visit the Consulate of Mexico at 1324 G Avenue, or call (520) 364-3511.
"[This event] seeks to strengthen partnerships that currently exist between the consular network and federal and state labor authorities," said Espejel. "...co-nationals can visit [the Consulate] in case of any violation of their rights."
end
Note: 11 years?
Posted: Sep 07, 2016 11:17 PM MST
Updated: Sep 07, 2016 11:30 PM MST
Convicted Murderer arrested after crossing border
Written By Adrian Gurrola
http://www.kvoa.com/story/33045140/convicted-murderer-arrested-for-crossing-border
Tucson Sector Border Patrol Agents arrested Francisco Javier Rosas-Molina who they say illegally crossed the US/Mexico border, Sunday.
He served 11-years in prison, for killing border agent, Jorge Salomon-Martinez in Mexico, back in 2003.
Prosecutors argued Rosas attacked him, because he was an agent.
The U.S. Attorney's Office is charging him with illegal re-entry.
END
More:
Felon re-arrested by Tucson Sector Border Patrol
Wednesday, September 7th 2016, 4:31 pm MST
Wednesday, September 7th 2016, 4:36 pm MST
By Elizabeth Walton, Digital Content Producer
http://www.tucsonnewsnow.com/story/33043549/felon-re-arrested-by-tucson-sector-border-patrol
TUCSON, AZ (Tucson News Now) -
On Sunday, Sept. 4, Border Patrol agents with the Tucson Sector arrested a man, identified as Francisco Javier Rosas-Molina, for illegally crossing into the U.S.
Rosas-Molina was previously convicted in Mexico for the 2003 murder of U.S. Border Patrol agent, Jorge Salomon-Martinez near Cananea, Sonora, Mexico. According to a recent release Salomon had been traveling off-duty when Rosas-Molina attacked him for being a BP agent. Rosas-Molina served 11 years in prison for the killing.
This is not the first time BP agents have arrested Rosas-Molina, in 2002 he was apprehended by the Cochise County Sheriff's Office for possession of marijuana for transport or sale. He served 108 days in county jail for that offense.
Rosas-Molina now faces prosecution by the U.S. Attorney's Office for illegal re-entry of an aggravated felon.
END
Mariposa port closed after shots fired incident
Nogales International Updated 15 hrs ago (0)
Jonathan Clark
http://www.nogalesinternational.com/news/mariposa-port-closed-after-shots-fired-incident/article_fb33abac-760b-11e6-bbc6-cb6370d63e63.html
Law enforcement vehicles are parked in front of the southbound lanes at the Mariposa Port of Entry following a shooting incident Thursday afternoon.
Federal officers opened fire on a southbound vehicle at the Mariposa Port of Entry on Thursday afternoon after the driver allegedly swerved at them while trying to flee into Mexico.
The driver, whose identity was not immediately released, sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was airlifted to a Tucson-area hospital, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a news release. A passenger, who was also not identified, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken into custody. No law enforcement officials were injured.
CBP said the driver was attempting to evade Border Patrol agents when he swerved his vehicle in an apparent attempt to hit officers working at the port. CBP officers and a Border Patrol agent fired their service weapons at the driver in response, the agency said.
The incident occurred at approximately 2 p.m. and both the north- and southbound lanes at the port were closed in response. The northbound lanes soon reopened, but the southbound side was expected to remain closed to traffic for the remainder of the day.
In the immediate aftermath, members of the Mexican media stationed on the south side of the port were able to see a burgundy-colored pickup surrounded by yellow crime-scene tape off the roadway in tall grass on the west side of the facility. Its windshield and passenger-side windows had been shot out.
Meanwhile on the north side of the port, an array of marked and unmarked federal law enforcement vehicles blocked the southbound lanes while Nogales Police Department officers, stationed a few hundred feet away on State Route 189, detoured passenger vehicles away from the facility. A long line of commercial trucks – which can only cross into Mexico through the Mariposa port and could not be detoured through the Dennis DeConcini crossing downtown – snaked north along the highway.
The FBI, CBP's Office of Professional Responsibility and Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations are jointly investigating the incident, CBP said.
end
Consulate talks labor rights, job opportunities
AALIYAH MONTOYA | DOUGLAS DISPATCH 26 min ago 0
Consulate talks labor rights, job opportunities
Aaliyah Montoya/
Douglas Dispatch
http://www.douglasdispatch.com/features/consulate-talks-labor-rights-job-opportunities/article_728f6678-76a7-11e6-88ca-3bdcc3b61680.html
Sgt. Jose Duarte of the Douglas Police Department talks about local employment opportunities with residents, at the Consulate of Mexico.
Consulate talks labor rights, job opportunities
Aaliyah Montoya/Douglas Dispatch
Juan Moran, USCIS, talks about immigration services at the Consulate of Mexico's Labor Rights Seminar, held Sept. 1.
Representatives of ACT Call Center participate in the Consulate of Mexico's Labor Rights Job Fair, held Aug. 31.
In part of a nationwide effort to educate and assist communities in the field of labor rights, the Consulate of Mexico hosted a Labor Rights Week Seminar, on Sept. 1.
According to Consul, Jorge Ernesto Espejel Montes, all 50 Consulates of Mexico in the United States organize this event simultaneously.
The week kicked off with a well-attended job fair, held on Aug. 31.
Participating employers, ready-to-hire, included Arizona@Work, ACT Call Center, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc., Subway, JCPenney, Veterans Services, the Douglas Police Department, Fiesta Canning, Tractor Supply, The City of Douglas, CPES, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and Desarollo Economico of Agua Prieta.
Espejel noted that this event proved there are plenty of employment opportunities in this area, and throughout the county.
For more information on employers, visit Arizona@Work, located at 515 Seventh Street.
Thursday's seminar featured several guest speakers, including Lauri Owen, Cochise County Attorney's Office, who spoke about labor rights; Javier De Echavarri, OSHA, who described security measures at the workplace; Mary Day, Southern Arizona Legal Aid, gave information about U Visa/Vawa; Melissa Silva, University of Arizona South, promoted opportunities for students; Ruben Reyes, independent law firm, discussed worked permit opportunities for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Expanded DACA/DAPA; lastly, Mario Meruno, Arizona@Work, further explained the employment services that are available locally.
Other presenters included Juan Moran, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), who spoke about the importance of citizenship.
USCIS is now visiting Douglas every first and second Thursday of each month, bringing with them temporary protected status information and other citizenship services.
Appointments can be made at the Cochise County Government Center in Douglas, at 1012 G Avenue.
For more information, visit the Consulate of Mexico at 1324 G Avenue, or call (520) 364-3511.
"[This event] seeks to strengthen partnerships that currently exist between the consular network and federal and state labor authorities," said Espejel. "...co-nationals can visit [the Consulate] in case of any violation of their rights."
end
Friday, September 9, 2016
AZMEX EXTRA 4-9-16
AZMEX EXTRA 4 SEP 2016
Note: unknown how many of the weapons destroyed may have been from the BATFE program to arm violent criminal organizations in Mexico.
F&F / R&F Mexican Lives didn't Matter.
thx
Destroy Sedena weapons surrendered by civilians
Details Published on Saturday September 3, 2016,
Written by Editorial / El Diario
http://www.eldiariodesonora.com.mx/notas.php?nota=78084
The Secretariat of National Defense, Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, reported that so far this administration has swapped ("buy back") over 80,000 weapons throughout the country, but Mexico City is the entity in which they surrendered voluntarily the most weapons.
To lead the ceremony in which soldiers destroyed 8,844 long and short arms secured from organized crime from January to date and others that were collected in the capital through the exchange program of weapons, he stressed the importance of avoiding tragedies at homes and prevent street crime. This destruction of weapons has been the largest ever made in one day.
"All materials are 100% recycled. Wood is crushed and incorporated into compost; plastic materials, according to environmental regulations, are also crushed and sent to specialized companies for recycling; steel, a lot of it, is carried to smelters, "noted conference General Rafael Dominguez, director of Materials of War.
Cienfuegos Zepeda said this year they have destroyed more than 34,280 weapons in the 32 states of the Republic by decision of judicial authorities, trades and donations.
"The implementation of the exchange of weapons is proof of that. Its purpose is to promote the delivery of firearms, grenades and ammunition in exchange for incentives or household utensils to reduce violence within the family or community center.
"They are weapons that may have caused regrettable incidents or the commission of crimes that generate direct damage to families. Therefore, we believe that the search for solutions to reduce violence and restore peace of Mexicans are a shared priority, "said the general, who thanked Miguel Angel Mancera, Head of Government of Mexico City, for joining this cause.
end
Destruye Sedena armas entregadas por civiles
Detalles Publicado el Sabado 03 de Septiembre de 2016,
Escrito por Redacción / El Diario
http://www.eldiariodesonora.com.mx/notas.php?nota=78084
El secretario de la Defensa Nacional, Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, informó que en lo que va de esta administración han sido canjeadas más de 80 mil armas en todo el país, pero la Ciudad de México es la entidad en la que se entregó de manera voluntaria la mayor cantidad de armamento.
Al encabezar el acto en el que soldados destruyeron 8 mil 844 armas largas y cortas aseguradas a la delincuencia organizada de enero a la fecha y otras que fueron recopiladas en la capital a través del programa de canje de armas, destacó la importancia de evitar tragedias en los hogares y prevenir delitos en las calles. Esta destrucción de armas ha sido la más grande que se haya realizado en un día.
"Todos los materiales son 100% reciclados. La madera es triturada e incorporada a la composta; los materiales plásticos, de acuerdo con la normatividad ambiental, también son triturados y enviados a empresas especializadas para su reciclaje; el acero, una buena cantidad de él, es llevado a hornos de fundición", resaltó en conferencia el general Rafael Domínguez, director de Materiales de Guerra.
Cienfuegos Zepeda destacó que este año han sido destruidas más de 34 mil 280 armas en las 32 entidades de la República por resolución de autoridades judiciales, canje y donación.
"La implementación del canje de armas es una prueba de ello. Su propósito es promover la entrega de armas de fuego, granadas y municiones, a cambio de incentivos o utensilios de uso doméstico para poder disminuir actos violentos dentro del núcleo familiar o comunitario.
"Son armas que pudieron haber causado incidentes lamentables o la comisión de ilícitos que generan daño directo a las familias. Por ello, estamos convencidos de que la búsqueda de soluciones para reducir la violencia y recuperar la tranquilidad de los mexicanos son una prioridad compartida", dijo el general, quien agradeció a Miguel Ángel Mancera, jefe de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, por unirse a esta causa.
end
Note: unknown how many of the weapons destroyed may have been from the BATFE program to arm violent criminal organizations in Mexico.
F&F / R&F Mexican Lives didn't Matter.
thx
Destroy Sedena weapons surrendered by civilians
Details Published on Saturday September 3, 2016,
Written by Editorial / El Diario
http://www.eldiariodesonora.com.mx/notas.php?nota=78084
The Secretariat of National Defense, Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, reported that so far this administration has swapped ("buy back") over 80,000 weapons throughout the country, but Mexico City is the entity in which they surrendered voluntarily the most weapons.
To lead the ceremony in which soldiers destroyed 8,844 long and short arms secured from organized crime from January to date and others that were collected in the capital through the exchange program of weapons, he stressed the importance of avoiding tragedies at homes and prevent street crime. This destruction of weapons has been the largest ever made in one day.
"All materials are 100% recycled. Wood is crushed and incorporated into compost; plastic materials, according to environmental regulations, are also crushed and sent to specialized companies for recycling; steel, a lot of it, is carried to smelters, "noted conference General Rafael Dominguez, director of Materials of War.
Cienfuegos Zepeda said this year they have destroyed more than 34,280 weapons in the 32 states of the Republic by decision of judicial authorities, trades and donations.
"The implementation of the exchange of weapons is proof of that. Its purpose is to promote the delivery of firearms, grenades and ammunition in exchange for incentives or household utensils to reduce violence within the family or community center.
"They are weapons that may have caused regrettable incidents or the commission of crimes that generate direct damage to families. Therefore, we believe that the search for solutions to reduce violence and restore peace of Mexicans are a shared priority, "said the general, who thanked Miguel Angel Mancera, Head of Government of Mexico City, for joining this cause.
end
Destruye Sedena armas entregadas por civiles
Detalles Publicado el Sabado 03 de Septiembre de 2016,
Escrito por Redacción / El Diario
http://www.eldiariodesonora.com.mx/notas.php?nota=78084
El secretario de la Defensa Nacional, Salvador Cienfuegos Zepeda, informó que en lo que va de esta administración han sido canjeadas más de 80 mil armas en todo el país, pero la Ciudad de México es la entidad en la que se entregó de manera voluntaria la mayor cantidad de armamento.
Al encabezar el acto en el que soldados destruyeron 8 mil 844 armas largas y cortas aseguradas a la delincuencia organizada de enero a la fecha y otras que fueron recopiladas en la capital a través del programa de canje de armas, destacó la importancia de evitar tragedias en los hogares y prevenir delitos en las calles. Esta destrucción de armas ha sido la más grande que se haya realizado en un día.
"Todos los materiales son 100% reciclados. La madera es triturada e incorporada a la composta; los materiales plásticos, de acuerdo con la normatividad ambiental, también son triturados y enviados a empresas especializadas para su reciclaje; el acero, una buena cantidad de él, es llevado a hornos de fundición", resaltó en conferencia el general Rafael Domínguez, director de Materiales de Guerra.
Cienfuegos Zepeda destacó que este año han sido destruidas más de 34 mil 280 armas en las 32 entidades de la República por resolución de autoridades judiciales, canje y donación.
"La implementación del canje de armas es una prueba de ello. Su propósito es promover la entrega de armas de fuego, granadas y municiones, a cambio de incentivos o utensilios de uso doméstico para poder disminuir actos violentos dentro del núcleo familiar o comunitario.
"Son armas que pudieron haber causado incidentes lamentables o la comisión de ilícitos que generan daño directo a las familias. Por ello, estamos convencidos de que la búsqueda de soluciones para reducir la violencia y recuperar la tranquilidad de los mexicanos son una prioridad compartida", dijo el general, quien agradeció a Miguel Ángel Mancera, jefe de Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, por unirse a esta causa.
end
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
AZMEX UPDATE 5-9-16
AZMEX UPDATE 5 SEP 2016
FBI REPORT: Mexican MS-13 Gang Member Was Instructed to Say He Was A Refugee
September 4, 2016 - AZBD News
By: Matt Duncan, Posted on September 2, 2016
http://azborderdefenders.org/fbi-report-mexican-ms-13-gang-member-was-instructed-to-say-he-was-a-refugee/
A February affidavit from a Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent about the transnational gang MS-13 reveals a member was instructed to say he is "fleeing the violence in El Salvador" when dealing with police.
The FBI special agent details how Joel Martinez, aka "Animal," was promoted to "homeboy" status in a Boston M-S13 gang after stabbing 15-year-old Irvin De Paz to death in September 2015. According to the affidavit, rival 18th street gang members sought to kill Martinez and he had to flee. One MS-13 member, "told Martinez that when dealing with the police he should be humble and say that he is fleeing from the violence in El Salvador," FBI special agent Jeffrey Wood wrote.
Carlos Tiberio Ramirez, one of the leaders of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang. REUTERS/Ulises Rodriguez
Carlos Tiberio Ramirez, one of the leaders of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang. REUTERS/Ulises Rodriguez
The Obama administration has expanded refugee opportunities for individuals and families in Central American countries, citing the violence currently in the region. In January 2016, Secretary of State John Kerry said, "I am pleased to announce that we have plans to expand the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in order to help vulnerable families and individuals from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras."
RELATED: The United States is set to take in 85,000 refugees in 2016.
The affidavit goes on to detail the violent and international nature of MS-13. Wood wrote that the gang transformed into a transnational criminal organization after refugees fled to Los Angeles in the 1990s.
"MS-13's primary functioning principles center on violence, including murder, and a strict military structure of communication and command, headquartered in El Salvador and spread throughout various 'programs' and 'cliques' in the United States," Wood wrote.
"A portion of the dues from each clique are also provided, usually via wire transfer, to the incarcerated MS-13 leaders in El Salvador," the affidavit continued. Wood wrote that it is difficult for law enforcement to detain MS-13 members as they "frequently leave the jurisdiction and take up residence with an MS-13 clique in another state or country."
The gang is infamous for their violence towards suspected police cooperators. "Perhaps the most infamous historical example of MS-13's brutality toward suspected cooperators is the case of Brenda Paz, a former MS-13 federal cooperator, who was brutally stabbed to death in 2003 by MS-13 gang members," Wood wrote in the affidavit. Paz was four months pregnant.
There are over 6,000 members of MS-13 in the United States and over 30,000 internationally centered in the countries of Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, the affidavit states. The top countries of origin for illegal immigrants to the United States in 2015 were Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
The affidavit states the gang recruits "at local high schools in cities with large immigrant populations from Central America." In order to join the gang and become a "homeboy," one has to kill a rival gang member.
http://dailyheadlines.net/2016/09/fbi-report-mexican-ms-13/
end
Note: Some info on identifying Central American gang tattoos.
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/vc_majorthefts/gangs/gallery
https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0SO8zWoHOZWTfYAm7FXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEycWF2amIyBGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjE3NTdfMQRzZWMDc2M-?p=Gang+Tattoos+of+Central+America&fr=aaplw
http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Gangs-without-borders-Violent-Central-American-2520854.php
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Hermosillo, and Cajeme in the plan for the 50 most violent municipalities
President Enrique Peña Nieto announced Tuesday a joint strategy for the 50 municipalities which account for 42% of total crimes.
By: AGENCIA REFORMA | 09.03.2016 6:26
http://www.elimparcial.com/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Sonora/03092016/1123139-Hermosillo-y-Cajeme-en-el-plan-para-50-municipios-violentos.html
MEXICO CITY
The new strategy to reduce intentional homicide in the most violent municipalities, will focus on districts of the central and western areas of the country. Hermosillo, and Cajeme are the two municipalities of Sonora that are included in this plan.
President Enrique Peña Nieto announced Tuesday a joint strategy in the 50 municipalities which account for 42% of total crimes.
According to the official list of the Centro zone are 18 municipalities, while in the West are 12 municipalities.
The remaining three regions in which is divided the country for security reasons, are 20 municipalities, of which 9 are Northwest, the Northeast 6 and 5 in the Southeast.
PREVENTION
Sources of the Interior Ministry noted that the strategy will be focused primarily on crime prevention, joint actions of social types.
They said that also have a component of contention with the participation of security forces in the three levels of government. "We must avoid scattered and sporadic actions," the sources said.
The focus of the anti-violence strategy population will be children, adolescents, women and young people between 18 and 29 years old.
end
Note: someone really wanted him to be dead. Sinaloa instability moving north?
Kill man in his car in San Luis Rio Colorado
Details Published on Saturday September 3, 2016,
Written by Editorial Staff
http://www.eldiariodesonora.com.mx/notas.php?nota=78048
SLRC.
The deceased was identified as Jose A. L., 55 years old.
Local staff of the Operating Base of the PEI investigated the assault with a firearm suffered by a person who lost his life. The deceased was identified as Jose A. L., 55 years old, around 19:40 pm yesterday in the streets of colonia Mexico.
State Police officers investigators (PEI) arrived at the site and found the body at the side of a white Chevrolet pickup with the engine and lights on.
The body of the injured party had several bullet wounds.
Expert Services staff found 27 fired cases of 9 mm.
Municipal Public Security elements acted as first responders, who safeguarded the scene of the attack.
Witnesses established that those responsible are apparently four males, all dressed in black.
end
PESP officers rescued 36 undocumented immigrants and arrested two subjects
http://www.elregionaldesonora.com.mx/noticia/60439
Children, women and men from Central America in the truck that was stopped in one of the roads that leads to Rancho Arivaipa in the vicinity of the Hermosillo Coast
Hermosillo, Sonora; 04 September 2016.- As a result of the timely intervention of the officers of the State Public Security Police (PESP) they rescued 36 people and arrested two men in the vicinity of the coast of Hermosillo.
Detainees are Alfredo T. or Jorge T. and Jose E., the first driving the truck which transported the people, while Jose E. was guiding the driver in a private car.
People were rescued yesterday morning when riding in a truck on one of the roads leading to the Arivaipa ranch approximately 10 km from Coast Highway 36 North.
During the inspection, they realized that there were 20 men, 5 women and 11 minors of various nationalities, among those Guatemalans, Salvadorans and Ecuadorians, who were provided with care by PESP officials later to be transferred to the National Migration Institute.
The detainees were turned over to the Federal Public Ministry to determine responsibilities and continue with the legal proceedings that may arise. It should be noted that one of the arrested, another person of his family previously was arrested on the coast of Hermosillo last Aug. 9 for acts related to human trafficking.
end
FBI REPORT: Mexican MS-13 Gang Member Was Instructed to Say He Was A Refugee
September 4, 2016 - AZBD News
By: Matt Duncan, Posted on September 2, 2016
http://azborderdefenders.org/fbi-report-mexican-ms-13-gang-member-was-instructed-to-say-he-was-a-refugee/
A February affidavit from a Federal Bureau of Investigation special agent about the transnational gang MS-13 reveals a member was instructed to say he is "fleeing the violence in El Salvador" when dealing with police.
The FBI special agent details how Joel Martinez, aka "Animal," was promoted to "homeboy" status in a Boston M-S13 gang after stabbing 15-year-old Irvin De Paz to death in September 2015. According to the affidavit, rival 18th street gang members sought to kill Martinez and he had to flee. One MS-13 member, "told Martinez that when dealing with the police he should be humble and say that he is fleeing from the violence in El Salvador," FBI special agent Jeffrey Wood wrote.
Carlos Tiberio Ramirez, one of the leaders of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang. REUTERS/Ulises Rodriguez
Carlos Tiberio Ramirez, one of the leaders of the Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13) gang. REUTERS/Ulises Rodriguez
The Obama administration has expanded refugee opportunities for individuals and families in Central American countries, citing the violence currently in the region. In January 2016, Secretary of State John Kerry said, "I am pleased to announce that we have plans to expand the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in order to help vulnerable families and individuals from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras."
RELATED: The United States is set to take in 85,000 refugees in 2016.
The affidavit goes on to detail the violent and international nature of MS-13. Wood wrote that the gang transformed into a transnational criminal organization after refugees fled to Los Angeles in the 1990s.
"MS-13's primary functioning principles center on violence, including murder, and a strict military structure of communication and command, headquartered in El Salvador and spread throughout various 'programs' and 'cliques' in the United States," Wood wrote.
"A portion of the dues from each clique are also provided, usually via wire transfer, to the incarcerated MS-13 leaders in El Salvador," the affidavit continued. Wood wrote that it is difficult for law enforcement to detain MS-13 members as they "frequently leave the jurisdiction and take up residence with an MS-13 clique in another state or country."
The gang is infamous for their violence towards suspected police cooperators. "Perhaps the most infamous historical example of MS-13's brutality toward suspected cooperators is the case of Brenda Paz, a former MS-13 federal cooperator, who was brutally stabbed to death in 2003 by MS-13 gang members," Wood wrote in the affidavit. Paz was four months pregnant.
There are over 6,000 members of MS-13 in the United States and over 30,000 internationally centered in the countries of Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador, the affidavit states. The top countries of origin for illegal immigrants to the United States in 2015 were Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador.
The affidavit states the gang recruits "at local high schools in cities with large immigrant populations from Central America." In order to join the gang and become a "homeboy," one has to kill a rival gang member.
http://dailyheadlines.net/2016/09/fbi-report-mexican-ms-13/
end
Note: Some info on identifying Central American gang tattoos.
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/vc_majorthefts/gangs/gallery
https://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images;_ylt=A0SO8zWoHOZWTfYAm7FXNyoA;_ylu=X3oDMTEycWF2amIyBGNvbG8DZ3ExBHBvcwMxBHZ0aWQDQjE3NTdfMQRzZWMDc2M-?p=Gang+Tattoos+of+Central+America&fr=aaplw
http://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Gangs-without-borders-Violent-Central-American-2520854.php
end
Hermosillo, and Cajeme in the plan for the 50 most violent municipalities
President Enrique Peña Nieto announced Tuesday a joint strategy for the 50 municipalities which account for 42% of total crimes.
By: AGENCIA REFORMA | 09.03.2016 6:26
http://www.elimparcial.com/EdicionEnLinea/Notas/Sonora/03092016/1123139-Hermosillo-y-Cajeme-en-el-plan-para-50-municipios-violentos.html
MEXICO CITY
The new strategy to reduce intentional homicide in the most violent municipalities, will focus on districts of the central and western areas of the country. Hermosillo, and Cajeme are the two municipalities of Sonora that are included in this plan.
President Enrique Peña Nieto announced Tuesday a joint strategy in the 50 municipalities which account for 42% of total crimes.
According to the official list of the Centro zone are 18 municipalities, while in the West are 12 municipalities.
The remaining three regions in which is divided the country for security reasons, are 20 municipalities, of which 9 are Northwest, the Northeast 6 and 5 in the Southeast.
PREVENTION
Sources of the Interior Ministry noted that the strategy will be focused primarily on crime prevention, joint actions of social types.
They said that also have a component of contention with the participation of security forces in the three levels of government. "We must avoid scattered and sporadic actions," the sources said.
The focus of the anti-violence strategy population will be children, adolescents, women and young people between 18 and 29 years old.
end
Note: someone really wanted him to be dead. Sinaloa instability moving north?
Kill man in his car in San Luis Rio Colorado
Details Published on Saturday September 3, 2016,
Written by Editorial Staff
http://www.eldiariodesonora.com.mx/notas.php?nota=78048
SLRC.
The deceased was identified as Jose A. L., 55 years old.
Local staff of the Operating Base of the PEI investigated the assault with a firearm suffered by a person who lost his life. The deceased was identified as Jose A. L., 55 years old, around 19:40 pm yesterday in the streets of colonia Mexico.
State Police officers investigators (PEI) arrived at the site and found the body at the side of a white Chevrolet pickup with the engine and lights on.
The body of the injured party had several bullet wounds.
Expert Services staff found 27 fired cases of 9 mm.
Municipal Public Security elements acted as first responders, who safeguarded the scene of the attack.
Witnesses established that those responsible are apparently four males, all dressed in black.
end
PESP officers rescued 36 undocumented immigrants and arrested two subjects
http://www.elregionaldesonora.com.mx/noticia/60439
Children, women and men from Central America in the truck that was stopped in one of the roads that leads to Rancho Arivaipa in the vicinity of the Hermosillo Coast
Hermosillo, Sonora; 04 September 2016.- As a result of the timely intervention of the officers of the State Public Security Police (PESP) they rescued 36 people and arrested two men in the vicinity of the coast of Hermosillo.
Detainees are Alfredo T. or Jorge T. and Jose E., the first driving the truck which transported the people, while Jose E. was guiding the driver in a private car.
People were rescued yesterday morning when riding in a truck on one of the roads leading to the Arivaipa ranch approximately 10 km from Coast Highway 36 North.
During the inspection, they realized that there were 20 men, 5 women and 11 minors of various nationalities, among those Guatemalans, Salvadorans and Ecuadorians, who were provided with care by PESP officials later to be transferred to the National Migration Institute.
The detainees were turned over to the Federal Public Ministry to determine responsibilities and continue with the legal proceedings that may arise. It should be noted that one of the arrested, another person of his family previously was arrested on the coast of Hermosillo last Aug. 9 for acts related to human trafficking.
end
Saturday, September 3, 2016
AZMEX EXTRA 7-3-11
Note: "A blast from the past".
Questions for today. How involved was the State Department in all of this? Hillary personally?
Not to forget Obama, Holder, Napolitano and Burke. Five years later, still no one behind the scheme brought to justice.
Fast & Furious (Rapido y Furioso) Mexican Lives didn't Matter.
Thx
Begin forwarded message:
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: AZMEX EXTRA 7-3-11 ATF
>
> Date: Mon, March 07, 2011 2:52 pm
> To: AZMEX <azmex@asrpa.com>
>
> AZMEX EXTRA 7 MAR 2011
>
> U.S. Opens questioning of overlapping arms trafficking to Mexico
> The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms Snuff and he tries to justify
> operating rifles to drug cartels and Mexico's government concealed
> José Carreño Figueras / Special
> http://www.excelsior.com.mx/index.php?m=nota&id_nota=720064
>
> MEXICO CITY, March 7 .- The operational responsible Fast and the
> Furious, which overlapped the illegal purchase of weapons for
> shipment to Arizona Mexican criminals "must appear today in the U.S.
> Justice Department.
>
> One of those is William Newell, manager of the Bureau of Alcohol,
> Snuff and Firearms (BATF, for its acronym in English) in Phoenix,
> Arizona, where he developed the failed attempt to trace the transfer
> of two thousand arms to their primary responsibility.
>
> The call comes after the order involved a "new release" program, made
> by the Attorney General Eric Holder
>
> Start questioning of Fast and Furious
>
> The project allowed the U.S. to buy illegal arms shipment to Arizona
> to Mexican criminals, were invited this weekend to appear today in
> the Department of Justice, allegedly to unify versions to inquiries
> from the press and Congress that country.
>
> One of those is, according to sources in the case, William Newell,
> agent in charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Snuff and Firearms (BATF,
> for its acronym in English) in Phoenix, Arizona, which developed the
> failed attempt to track the flow of arms to its primary
> responsibility, rather than just focusing on small buyers or low-
> level traffickers.
>
> At least until before the scandal broke, Newell was regarded as the
> next aggregate (representative) of the BATF in the U.S. embassy in
> Mexico, where, according to the Center for Public Integrity (CPI, for
> its acronym in English), take place Darren Gil, who before retiring
> questioned how that developed the Fast and Furious (The Fast and the
> Furious), under which ordered the leak of nearly two thousand arms to
> Mexico, unbeknownst to the government of President Calderon.
>
> The program, which was developed between 2009 and 2010, was
> repeatedly questioned by agents of BATF itself, who not only did see
> the destination of the weapons, but its effect on violence in Mexico
> and reported the incident to American media and legislators.
>
> According to sources, the call to take charge of the project
> Gunrunner (Weapons Smuggler), which was part of the Fast and Furious,
> to meet in Washington with lawyers from BATF and the Department of
> Justice, which oversees the agency to combat illegal trade in
> explosives, firearms, alcohol and snuff.
>
> The call may be part of the "new release" program that the Attorney
> General Eric Holder directed the inspector general of the Department
> of Justice, after the revelations made by the ICC and its partner in
> investigative reporting, the CBS television network.
>
> They want the positive
>
> The call came amid revelations also aware that press reports about
> the program Fast and Furious, the communications office of the BATF
> agents and urged its regional offices to find "positive stories" to
> prevent "negative reports "because of the failed project to continue
> smuggling arms into Mexico.
>
> The first report on the program that allowed the purchase and illegal
> shipment to Mexico almost two thousand different weapons, including
> assault rifles, AK-47 and high power as the .50 caliber Barrett,
> occurred on February 22 in the chain CBS television, but in the
> opinion of the BATF, "no follow-up effect caused by the media and
> seems to have been silenced."
>
> The memorandum sent earlier this week by the head of the Division of
> Public Affairs BATF, Scott Thomason, warned that the Attorney Holder,
> who heads the Justice Department in which it is framed the BATF,
> testified last week before Congress "and probably receive questions
> about the allegations in the story."
>
> Thomason also said: "The president of Mexico (Felipe) Calderon will
> visit the White House and, probably, testify before Congress."
>
> The author himself considered it possible that the Mexican president
> was to call attention to the lack of political support for an
> application for registration of rifles higher than .22 caliber at the
> time of sale and the project Gunrunner.
>
> However, reports on the failed program and Furious Fast and the
> possibility of weapons acquired in its frame and shipped to Mexico
> for smuggling have been used in the killing of U.S. federal agents
> caught the attention of several media.
>
> In fact, Kenneth Melson, acting director of the BATF, announced
> Thursday night that he had ordered a review of BATF procedures, by an
> external committee, reacting to news reports.
>
> Ensure that there are results
>
> According to the ICC, which was associated with CBS for his
> revelations, said the alleged smugglers of arms "overlapped" by the
> BATF to acquire 998 thousand weapons which have "recovered" as many
> as 797, "as a result criminal activity on both sides of the border,
> even, 198 in Mexico. "
>
> Republican Senator Charles Grassley questioned, while the way the
> BATF and the Department of Justice blocked his own demands for
> information about the case.
>
> "Asking cooperative arms merchants that provide them cartels and
> bandits with no arms control or knowledge of his whereabouts is a
> very risky strategy," Grassley wrote in a letter to Attorney General
> Holder.
>
> The scandal has focused so far on the BATF office in Phoenix, but,
> according to the CPI, the operation had the approval of the directors
> of the law enforcement agency in Washington.
>
> Officially, however, no reason for concern. Newell himself, the
> alleged new addition of the BATF in Mexico, refused on 25 January,
> during a press conference to announce charges against Jaime Avila,
> the alleged leader of the group of arms dealers focused on Fast and
> Furious, which during the project have allowed the passage of weapons
> to Mexico.
>
> Operating failed
>
> Excelsior published on 5 March that the U.S. government leaked
> weapons to Mexico.
>
> The U.S. plan called Fast and Furious, which sent nearly two
> thousand illegally-caliber rifles to groups working with organized
> crime in Mexico.
>
> According to the U.S. Office of Alcohol, Snuff and Firearms, the
> objective was to trace the smuggling chain, but lost the track of
> shipping.
>
> Among the array are (AK) called goat horns rifles, commonly used by
> Mexican hitmen, and the Barrett .50 caliber rifle, capable of making
> shields.
>
> Fast and Furious The operation was concealed from the Mexican
> government.
>
> The U.S. Congress is investigating the case, because in fact, the
> U.S. armed cartels.
>
> 2011-03-07 05:00:00
>
Original article:
Abre EU interrogatorios por tráfico de armas solapado hacia México
La Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco y Armas intenta justificar operativo que dio rifles a cárteles de la droga y ocultó al gobierno de México
07/03/2011 05:00 JOSÉ CARREÑO FIGUERAS/ ESPECIAL
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 7 de marzo.- Los responsables del operativo Rápido y Furioso —que solapó la compra ilegal de armas en Arizona para su envío a delincuentes mexicanos— deben comparecer hoy en el Departamento de Justicia de EU.
Uno de los citados es William Newell, encargado de la Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco y Armas de Fuego (BATF, por sus siglas en inglés) en Phoenix, Arizona, donde se desarrolló el fracasado intento de seguir la pista al trasiego de dos mil armas hasta sus principales responsables.
El llamado a los implicados ocurre tras la orden de una "nueva revisión" del programa, hecha por el procurador Eric Holder
Inician interrogatorios por Rápido y Furioso
Los responsables del proyecto estadunidense que permitió la compra ilegal de armas en Arizona para su envío a delincuentes mexicanos, fueron convocados este fin de semana para presentarse hoy en el Departamento de Justicia, presuntamente, para unificar versiones ante investigaciones de la prensa y del Congreso de ese país.
Uno de los citados es, según las fuentes del caso, William Newell, agente encargado de la Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco y Armas de Fuego (BATF, por sus siglas en inglés) en Phoenix, Arizona, en la que se desarrolló el fracasado intento de seguir la pista al trasiego de armas hasta sus principales responsables, en vez de sólo enfocarse sobre pequeños compradores o traficantes de bajo nivel.
Al menos hasta antes de que estallara el escándalo, Newell era considerado como el siguiente agregado (representante) del BATF en la embajada estadunidense en México, donde, según el Centro por Integridad Pública (CPI, por sus siglas en inglés), tomaría el lugar de Darren Gil, quien antes de retirarse cuestionó la forma en que se desarrolló el programa Fast and Furious (Rápido y Furioso), bajo el cual se ordenó la filtración de casi dos mil armas a México, sin conocimiento del gobierno del presidente Calderón.
El programa, que se desarrolló entre 2009 y 2010, fue repetidamente cuestionado por agentes de la propia BATF, quienes no sólo hicieron ver el destino de las armas, sino sus efectos sobre la situación de violencia en México y denunciaron el hecho ante medios y legisladores norteamericanos.
De acuerdo con las fuentes, la convocatoria llevaría a los encargados del proyecto Gunrunner (Contrabandista de Armas), del que era parte el programa Fast and Furious, a reunirse en Washington con los abogados del BATF y del Departamento de Justicia, del que depende la agencia encargada de combatir el tráfico ilegal de explosivos, armas de fuego, alcohol y tabaco.
El llamado puede ser parte de la "nueva revisión" del programa que el procurador general Eric Holder ordenó al inspector general del Departamento de Justicia, luego de las revelaciones hechas por el CPI y su socio en reportajes de investigación, la cadena de televisión CBS.
Quieren lo positivo
La convocatoria se dio entre revelaciones, además, de que al tanto de los informes de prensa sobre el programa Rápido y Furioso, la oficina de comunicaciones del BATF exhortó a sus agentes y delegaciones regionales a encontrar "historias positivas", para prevenir "reportes negativos" a causa del fallido proyecto para seguir el contrabando de armas a México.
El primer reporte sobre el programa que permitió la compra y envío ilegal a México de casi dos mil armas diversas, incluso de fusiles de asalto AK-47 y de alto poder como las Barrett calibre .50, ocurrió el 22 de febrero, en la cadena de televisión CBS, pero en opinión del BATF, "no provocó un efecto de seguimiento por los medios y parece haberse acallado".
El memorando enviado a principios de la semana por el jefe de la División de Asuntos Públicos del BATF, Scot Thomason, advirtió que el procurador Holder, quien encabeza el Departamento de Justicia en el que está enmarcado el BATF, testificaría la semana pasada ante el Congreso "y probablemente recibirá preguntas sobre los alegatos en la historia".
Thomason, asimismo, añadió: "El presidente de México, (Felipe) Calderón, visitará la Casa Blanca y, probablemente, testifique ante el Congreso".
El propio autor consideró posible que el mandatario mexicano fuese a llamar la atención sobre la falta de apoyo político a una demanda de registro de armas largas mayores al calibre .22 al momento de venta y para el proyecto Gunrunner.
Sin embargo, los reportes sobre el fallido programa Fast and Furious y la posibilidad de que armas adquiridas en su marco y enviadas a México de contrabando hayan sido usadas en la muerte de agentes federales estadunidenses llamaron la atención de varios medios informativos.
De hecho, Kenneth Melson, director en funciones del BATF, anunció la noche del jueves pasado que se había ordenado una revisión de procedimientos del BATF, a cargo de una comisión externa, como reacción a los reportes informativos.
Aseguran que hay resultados
De acuerdo con el CPI, que se asoció con la cadena CBS para sus revelaciones, indicó que los presuntos contrabandistas de armas "solapados" por el BATF adquirieron hasta mil 998 armas de las cuales se han "recuperado" tantas como 797, "como resultado de actividad criminal en ambos lados de la frontera; incluso, 198 dentro de México".
El senador republicano Charles Grassley cuestionó, en tanto, la manera en que el BATF y el Departamento de Justicia bloquearon sus propias demandas de información en torno al caso.
"Pedir a cooperativos comerciantes en armas que las faciliten a cárteles y bandidos sin control del armamento o conocimiento de su paradero es una extremadamente riesgosa estrategia", escribió Grassley en una carta al procurador general Holder.
El escándalo se centró, hasta ahora, en la oficina del BATF en Phoenix, pero, de acuerdo con el CPI, la operación tuvo el visto bueno de los directivos de la agencia policial en Washington.
Oficialmente, sin embargo, no hay razón de preocupación. El propio Newell, presunto nuevo agregado del BATF en México, rechazó el 25 de enero pasado, durante una conferencia de prensa para anunciar acusaciones contra Jaime Ávila, presunto líder del grupo de traficantes de armas enfocado por Fast and Furious, que durante el proyecto se hubiera permitido el paso de armas a México.
Operativo fallido
Excélsior publicó el pasado 5 de marzo que el gobierno de EU filtró armas a México.
El plan estadunidense se llamó Rápido y Furioso, en el cual enviaron ilegalmente casi dos mil rifles de grueso calibre a grupos que trabajan con la delincuencia organizada en México.
Según la oficina estadunidense de Alcohol, Tabaco y Armas, el objetivo era rastrear la cadena de contrabando; sin embargo, perdieron la huella del envío.
Entre el arsenal se encuentran los llamados rifles cuernos de chivo, comúnmente usados por los sicarios mexicanos, así como el rifle Barrett calibre .50, capaz de atravesar blindajes.
El operativo Rápido y Furioso fue ocultado al gobierno mexicano.
El Congreso estadunidense investiga el caso, pues en los hechos, EU armó a cárteles.
Questions for today. How involved was the State Department in all of this? Hillary personally?
Not to forget Obama, Holder, Napolitano and Burke. Five years later, still no one behind the scheme brought to justice.
Fast & Furious (Rapido y Furioso) Mexican Lives didn't Matter.
Thx
Begin forwarded message:
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: AZMEX EXTRA 7-3-11 ATF
>
> Date: Mon, March 07, 2011 2:52 pm
> To: AZMEX <azmex@asrpa.com>
>
> AZMEX EXTRA 7 MAR 2011
>
> U.S. Opens questioning of overlapping arms trafficking to Mexico
> The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms Snuff and he tries to justify
> operating rifles to drug cartels and Mexico's government concealed
> José Carreño Figueras / Special
> http://www.excelsior.com.mx/index.php?m=nota&id_nota=720064
>
> MEXICO CITY, March 7 .- The operational responsible Fast and the
> Furious, which overlapped the illegal purchase of weapons for
> shipment to Arizona Mexican criminals "must appear today in the U.S.
> Justice Department.
>
> One of those is William Newell, manager of the Bureau of Alcohol,
> Snuff and Firearms (BATF, for its acronym in English) in Phoenix,
> Arizona, where he developed the failed attempt to trace the transfer
> of two thousand arms to their primary responsibility.
>
> The call comes after the order involved a "new release" program, made
> by the Attorney General Eric Holder
>
> Start questioning of Fast and Furious
>
> The project allowed the U.S. to buy illegal arms shipment to Arizona
> to Mexican criminals, were invited this weekend to appear today in
> the Department of Justice, allegedly to unify versions to inquiries
> from the press and Congress that country.
>
> One of those is, according to sources in the case, William Newell,
> agent in charge of the Bureau of Alcohol, Snuff and Firearms (BATF,
> for its acronym in English) in Phoenix, Arizona, which developed the
> failed attempt to track the flow of arms to its primary
> responsibility, rather than just focusing on small buyers or low-
> level traffickers.
>
> At least until before the scandal broke, Newell was regarded as the
> next aggregate (representative) of the BATF in the U.S. embassy in
> Mexico, where, according to the Center for Public Integrity (CPI, for
> its acronym in English), take place Darren Gil, who before retiring
> questioned how that developed the Fast and Furious (The Fast and the
> Furious), under which ordered the leak of nearly two thousand arms to
> Mexico, unbeknownst to the government of President Calderon.
>
> The program, which was developed between 2009 and 2010, was
> repeatedly questioned by agents of BATF itself, who not only did see
> the destination of the weapons, but its effect on violence in Mexico
> and reported the incident to American media and legislators.
>
> According to sources, the call to take charge of the project
> Gunrunner (Weapons Smuggler), which was part of the Fast and Furious,
> to meet in Washington with lawyers from BATF and the Department of
> Justice, which oversees the agency to combat illegal trade in
> explosives, firearms, alcohol and snuff.
>
> The call may be part of the "new release" program that the Attorney
> General Eric Holder directed the inspector general of the Department
> of Justice, after the revelations made by the ICC and its partner in
> investigative reporting, the CBS television network.
>
> They want the positive
>
> The call came amid revelations also aware that press reports about
> the program Fast and Furious, the communications office of the BATF
> agents and urged its regional offices to find "positive stories" to
> prevent "negative reports "because of the failed project to continue
> smuggling arms into Mexico.
>
> The first report on the program that allowed the purchase and illegal
> shipment to Mexico almost two thousand different weapons, including
> assault rifles, AK-47 and high power as the .50 caliber Barrett,
> occurred on February 22 in the chain CBS television, but in the
> opinion of the BATF, "no follow-up effect caused by the media and
> seems to have been silenced."
>
> The memorandum sent earlier this week by the head of the Division of
> Public Affairs BATF, Scott Thomason, warned that the Attorney Holder,
> who heads the Justice Department in which it is framed the BATF,
> testified last week before Congress "and probably receive questions
> about the allegations in the story."
>
> Thomason also said: "The president of Mexico (Felipe) Calderon will
> visit the White House and, probably, testify before Congress."
>
> The author himself considered it possible that the Mexican president
> was to call attention to the lack of political support for an
> application for registration of rifles higher than .22 caliber at the
> time of sale and the project Gunrunner.
>
> However, reports on the failed program and Furious Fast and the
> possibility of weapons acquired in its frame and shipped to Mexico
> for smuggling have been used in the killing of U.S. federal agents
> caught the attention of several media.
>
> In fact, Kenneth Melson, acting director of the BATF, announced
> Thursday night that he had ordered a review of BATF procedures, by an
> external committee, reacting to news reports.
>
> Ensure that there are results
>
> According to the ICC, which was associated with CBS for his
> revelations, said the alleged smugglers of arms "overlapped" by the
> BATF to acquire 998 thousand weapons which have "recovered" as many
> as 797, "as a result criminal activity on both sides of the border,
> even, 198 in Mexico. "
>
> Republican Senator Charles Grassley questioned, while the way the
> BATF and the Department of Justice blocked his own demands for
> information about the case.
>
> "Asking cooperative arms merchants that provide them cartels and
> bandits with no arms control or knowledge of his whereabouts is a
> very risky strategy," Grassley wrote in a letter to Attorney General
> Holder.
>
> The scandal has focused so far on the BATF office in Phoenix, but,
> according to the CPI, the operation had the approval of the directors
> of the law enforcement agency in Washington.
>
> Officially, however, no reason for concern. Newell himself, the
> alleged new addition of the BATF in Mexico, refused on 25 January,
> during a press conference to announce charges against Jaime Avila,
> the alleged leader of the group of arms dealers focused on Fast and
> Furious, which during the project have allowed the passage of weapons
> to Mexico.
>
> Operating failed
>
> Excelsior published on 5 March that the U.S. government leaked
> weapons to Mexico.
>
> The U.S. plan called Fast and Furious, which sent nearly two
> thousand illegally-caliber rifles to groups working with organized
> crime in Mexico.
>
> According to the U.S. Office of Alcohol, Snuff and Firearms, the
> objective was to trace the smuggling chain, but lost the track of
> shipping.
>
> Among the array are (AK) called goat horns rifles, commonly used by
> Mexican hitmen, and the Barrett .50 caliber rifle, capable of making
> shields.
>
> Fast and Furious The operation was concealed from the Mexican
> government.
>
> The U.S. Congress is investigating the case, because in fact, the
> U.S. armed cartels.
>
> 2011-03-07 05:00:00
>
Original article:
Abre EU interrogatorios por tráfico de armas solapado hacia México
La Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco y Armas intenta justificar operativo que dio rifles a cárteles de la droga y ocultó al gobierno de México
07/03/2011 05:00 JOSÉ CARREÑO FIGUERAS/ ESPECIAL
CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 7 de marzo.- Los responsables del operativo Rápido y Furioso —que solapó la compra ilegal de armas en Arizona para su envío a delincuentes mexicanos— deben comparecer hoy en el Departamento de Justicia de EU.
Uno de los citados es William Newell, encargado de la Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco y Armas de Fuego (BATF, por sus siglas en inglés) en Phoenix, Arizona, donde se desarrolló el fracasado intento de seguir la pista al trasiego de dos mil armas hasta sus principales responsables.
El llamado a los implicados ocurre tras la orden de una "nueva revisión" del programa, hecha por el procurador Eric Holder
Inician interrogatorios por Rápido y Furioso
Los responsables del proyecto estadunidense que permitió la compra ilegal de armas en Arizona para su envío a delincuentes mexicanos, fueron convocados este fin de semana para presentarse hoy en el Departamento de Justicia, presuntamente, para unificar versiones ante investigaciones de la prensa y del Congreso de ese país.
Uno de los citados es, según las fuentes del caso, William Newell, agente encargado de la Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco y Armas de Fuego (BATF, por sus siglas en inglés) en Phoenix, Arizona, en la que se desarrolló el fracasado intento de seguir la pista al trasiego de armas hasta sus principales responsables, en vez de sólo enfocarse sobre pequeños compradores o traficantes de bajo nivel.
Al menos hasta antes de que estallara el escándalo, Newell era considerado como el siguiente agregado (representante) del BATF en la embajada estadunidense en México, donde, según el Centro por Integridad Pública (CPI, por sus siglas en inglés), tomaría el lugar de Darren Gil, quien antes de retirarse cuestionó la forma en que se desarrolló el programa Fast and Furious (Rápido y Furioso), bajo el cual se ordenó la filtración de casi dos mil armas a México, sin conocimiento del gobierno del presidente Calderón.
El programa, que se desarrolló entre 2009 y 2010, fue repetidamente cuestionado por agentes de la propia BATF, quienes no sólo hicieron ver el destino de las armas, sino sus efectos sobre la situación de violencia en México y denunciaron el hecho ante medios y legisladores norteamericanos.
De acuerdo con las fuentes, la convocatoria llevaría a los encargados del proyecto Gunrunner (Contrabandista de Armas), del que era parte el programa Fast and Furious, a reunirse en Washington con los abogados del BATF y del Departamento de Justicia, del que depende la agencia encargada de combatir el tráfico ilegal de explosivos, armas de fuego, alcohol y tabaco.
El llamado puede ser parte de la "nueva revisión" del programa que el procurador general Eric Holder ordenó al inspector general del Departamento de Justicia, luego de las revelaciones hechas por el CPI y su socio en reportajes de investigación, la cadena de televisión CBS.
Quieren lo positivo
La convocatoria se dio entre revelaciones, además, de que al tanto de los informes de prensa sobre el programa Rápido y Furioso, la oficina de comunicaciones del BATF exhortó a sus agentes y delegaciones regionales a encontrar "historias positivas", para prevenir "reportes negativos" a causa del fallido proyecto para seguir el contrabando de armas a México.
El primer reporte sobre el programa que permitió la compra y envío ilegal a México de casi dos mil armas diversas, incluso de fusiles de asalto AK-47 y de alto poder como las Barrett calibre .50, ocurrió el 22 de febrero, en la cadena de televisión CBS, pero en opinión del BATF, "no provocó un efecto de seguimiento por los medios y parece haberse acallado".
El memorando enviado a principios de la semana por el jefe de la División de Asuntos Públicos del BATF, Scot Thomason, advirtió que el procurador Holder, quien encabeza el Departamento de Justicia en el que está enmarcado el BATF, testificaría la semana pasada ante el Congreso "y probablemente recibirá preguntas sobre los alegatos en la historia".
Thomason, asimismo, añadió: "El presidente de México, (Felipe) Calderón, visitará la Casa Blanca y, probablemente, testifique ante el Congreso".
El propio autor consideró posible que el mandatario mexicano fuese a llamar la atención sobre la falta de apoyo político a una demanda de registro de armas largas mayores al calibre .22 al momento de venta y para el proyecto Gunrunner.
Sin embargo, los reportes sobre el fallido programa Fast and Furious y la posibilidad de que armas adquiridas en su marco y enviadas a México de contrabando hayan sido usadas en la muerte de agentes federales estadunidenses llamaron la atención de varios medios informativos.
De hecho, Kenneth Melson, director en funciones del BATF, anunció la noche del jueves pasado que se había ordenado una revisión de procedimientos del BATF, a cargo de una comisión externa, como reacción a los reportes informativos.
Aseguran que hay resultados
De acuerdo con el CPI, que se asoció con la cadena CBS para sus revelaciones, indicó que los presuntos contrabandistas de armas "solapados" por el BATF adquirieron hasta mil 998 armas de las cuales se han "recuperado" tantas como 797, "como resultado de actividad criminal en ambos lados de la frontera; incluso, 198 dentro de México".
El senador republicano Charles Grassley cuestionó, en tanto, la manera en que el BATF y el Departamento de Justicia bloquearon sus propias demandas de información en torno al caso.
"Pedir a cooperativos comerciantes en armas que las faciliten a cárteles y bandidos sin control del armamento o conocimiento de su paradero es una extremadamente riesgosa estrategia", escribió Grassley en una carta al procurador general Holder.
El escándalo se centró, hasta ahora, en la oficina del BATF en Phoenix, pero, de acuerdo con el CPI, la operación tuvo el visto bueno de los directivos de la agencia policial en Washington.
Oficialmente, sin embargo, no hay razón de preocupación. El propio Newell, presunto nuevo agregado del BATF en México, rechazó el 25 de enero pasado, durante una conferencia de prensa para anunciar acusaciones contra Jaime Ávila, presunto líder del grupo de traficantes de armas enfocado por Fast and Furious, que durante el proyecto se hubiera permitido el paso de armas a México.
Operativo fallido
Excélsior publicó el pasado 5 de marzo que el gobierno de EU filtró armas a México.
El plan estadunidense se llamó Rápido y Furioso, en el cual enviaron ilegalmente casi dos mil rifles de grueso calibre a grupos que trabajan con la delincuencia organizada en México.
Según la oficina estadunidense de Alcohol, Tabaco y Armas, el objetivo era rastrear la cadena de contrabando; sin embargo, perdieron la huella del envío.
Entre el arsenal se encuentran los llamados rifles cuernos de chivo, comúnmente usados por los sicarios mexicanos, así como el rifle Barrett calibre .50, capaz de atravesar blindajes.
El operativo Rápido y Furioso fue ocultado al gobierno mexicano.
El Congreso estadunidense investiga el caso, pues en los hechos, EU armó a cárteles.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
AZMEX POLICY 1-9-16
AZMEX POLICY 1 SEP 2016
Note: Phoenix a "sanctuary city" is doing this for the illegal alien population. It is also expected that it will be used for voting in city elections.
BTW, the last sentence in the first article is a compete fraud. Will never happen.
"connect with crucial programs" the city hopes to eventually link other services"
thx
Phoenix city council OKs municipal ID cards for residents
BY KATHY CLINE | September 1, 2016 @ 7:23 am
http://ktar.com/story/1257314/phoenix-city-council-oks-municipal-id-cards-for-residents/
PHOENIX — Phoenix residents will be getting municipal ID cards soon.
The city council approved creation of a secondary municipal ID at Wednesday's meeting. The city also approved a five-year contract with a private company to provide the card at no cost to the city.
The card will cost $30 for residents, and will be valid for three years from the date it's issued.
"This secondary municipal ID card is a victory for our city," Councilman Michael Nowakowski said. "It shows we are one community, open to everyone."
The secondary ID will be available starting in February 2017.
"I am encouraged at the action that the City Council took today regarding the secondary municipal ID and unified city services card," Councilwoman Laura Pastor said in a statement. "This is a good day for our community. This combined tool will allow Phoenix residents and families to access what they need to connect with crucial programs that they might be denied otherwise without official credentials. "While it's not a perfect solution to the barriers that many underserved individuals face in obtaining services, it is a step in the right direction."
To obtain a city card, a resident must complete an application and provide sufficient proof of identity and Phoenix residency.
Presenting false information to get a card will be a Class-1 misdemeanor. If a cardholder moves out of Phoenix, they'll need to surrender the card.
end
Note: more details. As usual, "immigrant", "undocumented residents", means illegal aliens. As legal immigrants have no such problems. "need to access services"
Thx
Phoenix council OKs ID cards for undocumented immigrants
Dustin Gardiner, The Republic | azcentral.com 6 p.m. MST August 31, 2016
Phoenix leaders voted 5-4 Wednesday to create a city photo-identification card that would be available to undocumented immigrants and others who face barriers obtaining valid government ID.
Supporters say the ID will help many residents — including those who are homeless, immigrants and transgender — who have problems getting the ID they need to access services or go about everyday tasks.
Similar to a bank card or employee badge issued by a private entity, the city ID will be a secondary form of identification. The card could list biometric information such as height, weight and hair and eye color, but it will not be a primary ID, like a driver's license or birth certificate.
The council vote came after a lengthy debate on security concerns and the card's ability to make the city "inclusive" to all residents. Council members approved entering into a contract with SF Global, a private financial company, to produce the IDs and manage a database of cardholders.
The ID card program is expected to launch Feb. 1, with preregistration starting in December. Phoenix and the company expect about 10,000 people to sign up for the card in the first year.
Members of the One Phx ID coalition, who've spent two years advocating for a city card, said it will help many residents do things like open a bank account, cash checks and visit their children's schools.
"In our community, this means something," said Councilwoman Laura Pastor, who supported the ID and represents parts of west and central Phoenix with large immigrant populations. "And it means that they belong to our community and our city."
Advocates for the ID also said it will encourage undocumented residents and others to report violent crimes. Although the police department cannot require witnesses or victims to show ID, city officials said, they can ask for it voluntarily.
ID card has its detractors
The city's vote came with fierce opposition, and conservative state lawmakers likely will try to block the city's move.
Opponents argue the ID is unnecessary because it won't be a primary form of identification recognized by the state. Some critics also contend a city ID will enable identity theft or encourage illegal immigration, making it harder for legal residents to get jobs and access social services.
Councilman Jim Waring, who voted against the ID program, questioned why the city would allow applicants for the card to use a foreign passport to help establish their identity. "Willy-nilly giving Phoenix IDs to foreign nationals," Waring said, "What could go wrong?"
Echoing concerns about identity theft, Arizona Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, has said he plans to reintroduce a bill to prohibit cities from creating such an ID card. That bill narrowly failed in the state Senate last session.
Phoenix officials have said holders of the ID could not use it to establish lawful presence in the United States, get a job, register to vote, obtain state or local welfare benefits or gain housing assistance.
Mayor Greg Stanton, Vice Mayor Kate Gallego and council members Pastor, Michael Nowakowski and Daniel Valenzuela supported the ID card program.
Waring and council members Debra Stark, Sal DiCiccio and Thelda Williams voted no.
Program 'cost neutral' to taxpayers
The program will be "cost neutral" to taxpayers because cardholders will pay a $30 fee, the city said.
In addition to being a secondary form of ID, the card will function as a city library card, and the city hopes to eventually link other services, such as recreation centers and golf courses. That could take two to three years.
Phoenix will be the first Arizona city to offer a municipal ID, but other large cities — including New York, San Francisco and Oakland — have made municipal IDs available regardless of immigration status.
To obtain a Phoenix ID card, applicants will have to prove their identity and that they live in the city. Documents the city will use to establish identity include a foreign passport or government photo ID, credit card, employee ID badge and medical insurance card. Applicants will need at least two identity documents, including one with their photo and one with their date of birth.
end
From Cd. de Phoenix :
Phoenix City Council Approves Secondary Municipal ID and Unified City Services Card
https://www.phoenix.gov/news/citymanager/1438
Aug. 31, 2016
The Phoenix City Council has voted to approve the creation of a secondary municipal ID and Unified City Services card for residents.
With today's City Council approval, city staff will enter into a five-year contract with SF Global, LLC to provide the card at no cost to the city. The card will cost $30 for residents and will be valid for three years from the date of issuance.
As the first stage in the process, the company will develop a Secondary Municipal ID card to be paired with the Phoenix Public Library System. This card will launch February, 2017. The City will then work with the company to develop a strategy, plan and timeline for creating an integrated city services card for other city services such as the Parks and Recreation Reservation System, Golf Management System, and Human Services Membership System.
"The secondary municipal ID card will be a revenue neutral way to allow residents of Phoenix to more easily access city services with just a single card," said Councilman Michael Nowakowski, chair of the City Council's Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee, which previously had approved a municipal ID card proposal. "This will make city government more efficient and make it more open to our residents."
An eight-member committee of city staff and external stakeholders recommended on a 6-2 consensus vote SF Global, LLC, after evaluating a presentation and proposals from the firm over the summer.
In addition to approving the contract with SF Global, LLC, the City Council approved amendments to the Phoenix City Code that outline terms for the cards issuance and use.
Under terms approved today, each City department will accept the city card as a valid identification and valid proof of Phoenix residency. The Phoenix Police Department may use other identification forms and processes as necessary to substantiate a person's identity. The city card is not intended to replace any other existing requirements for issuance of other forms of identification in connection with the administration of city benefits and services. Cardholders also would need to surrender the card if they no longer resided in the city.
To obtain a city card, a resident will need to complete an application under penalty of perjury that requires proof of identity (applicants must present a minimum of two documents from this Proof of Identity list) and proof of Phoenix residency (including at least two identity documents from this Proof of Residency list). At least one of the documents must display a photo of the applicant and at least one of the documents must display the applicant's birth date. If the applicant's current legal name is different from his/her primary document, the applicant must show legal proof of a name change. To establish Phoenix residency, each applicant will need to present utility bills or other information that includes both the applicant's name and a residential address that is located within Phoenix.
Knowingly presenting false information to obtain a card; altering, copying or replicating a card without the authority of the City; or using a card issued to another cardholder with the intent to cause a third person or entity to believe the card user is the person to whom the card was issued would be a Class 1 misdemeanor.
More details on the card are available in the full city council formal agenda items (items 84 and 85).
Media Contact:
David Urbinato
Phone Number:
602-495-5405
Item 84 & 85: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerksite/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Files/8-31-16%20Formal.pdf
ITEM 84 CITYWIDE ORDINANCE S-42801 -
RFP 16-225 UNIFIED CITY SERVICES CARD
AND/OR SECONDARY MUNICIPAL ID CARD
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with SF Global, LLC to provide, at no cost to the City, a Secondary Municipal ID and Unified City Services card for residents.
At the July 1, 2016 Formal meeting, staff received City Council direction to work over the summer to evaluate and discuss the response to the City's Request for Proposals to create a Unified City Services and/or Secondary Municipal ID card at no cost to the City. City Council also directed staff to present its recommendations at the Aug. 31 Formal meeting.
At this time, City staff can recommend SF Global, LLC's technical proposal to produce a Secondary Municipal ID and pair it with the Library system. As presented earlier this year, the issue currently being resolved is that "it takes ID to get ID." The City must ensure that stringent, proper verification and vetting processes are in place when IDs and applications for the card are being reviewed and approved. Staff continues to work with SF Global, LLC to develop a process that ensures protections from identity theft, forgery or fraud, and will present options for Council consideration at its Aug. 31 meeting.
Procurement Results
On July 28, 2016, an eight-member evaluation committee comprised of internal staff and four external stakeholders interviewed SF Global, LLC and viewed a detailed presentation. City staff and one of the external stakeholders also facilitated technology architecture discussions with SF Global, LLC on Aug. 1, 2016. The discussions focused on the City's desire to explore the possibility of the Secondary Municipal ID also serving as a Library card and a future Unified City Services card.
After the discussions with SF Global, LLC and another discussion with the eight-member panel on Aug. 18, 2016, SF Global, LLC committed to delivering a Secondary Municipal ID card that will integrate with the Phoenix Public Library's system by Feb. 1, 2017. The card could be delivered by charging the customers the full cost of the card ($20 for youth and seniors; $25 for all other Phoenix residents).
In addition, SF Global, LLC has committed to working with the City to research and explore options to integrate other City services, such as the Parks & Recreation Reservation System, Golf Management System, and Human Services Membership System, into one card in the future.
The City's Unified City Services and/or Secondary Municipal ID card RFP contained three options to which proposers could respond. Option A was the Secondary Municipal ID card; Option B was the Secondary Municipal ID card with a debit card feature; and Option C was the Unified City Services card.
The eight-member evaluation committee recommended, by a 6-2 consensus vote, to award both Option A (Secondary Municipal ID) and Option C (Unified City Services card). SF Global, LLC is recommending to launch the Secondary Municipal ID with the Library card feature on Feb. 1, 2017. The City will then work with SF Global, LLC to develop a strategy, plan and timeline for implementing in the future the other features of the Unified City Services card.
Contract Term
The initial five-year contract term, which includes no cost to the City, shall begin on or about Oct. 1, 2016.
Responsible Department
This item is recommended by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the Finance Department.
ITEM 85 CITYWIDE ORDINANCE G-6198 -
AMEND CITY CODE - AMENDING CHAPTER 2 TO ADD ARTICLE XLII RELATING TO UNIFIED CITY SERVICES/SECONDARY MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARD
Request to amend Phoenix City Code, Chapter 2 (Administration) to add new Article XLII relating to a unified City services card/secondary municipal identification card (the City card). New Article XLII will include the following terms.
Issuance and Purpose of the City Card.
By separate request for Council action, staff proposes to enter into an agreement with a program administrator to issue the City card. The program administrator will issue the City card to any Phoenix resident who meets the application requirements and pays the applicable fee. The program administrator will produce the card in a form that helps prevent counterfeiting. The City card will be valid for a maximum of two years from the date of issuance and for as long as the cardholder maintains Phoenix residency. A cardholder must surrender his/her City card when the cardholder no longer resides in Phoenix. The City card will provide a resident with the means to prove his/her Phoenix residency for the purpose of accessing Phoenix programs, services, and activities.
Application Process for the City Card.
To obtain a City card, a resident must complete an application under penalty of perjury that requires proof of identity and proof of Phoenix residency. An applicant must present at least two identity documents from an approved list. At least one of the documents must display a photo of the applicant and at least one of the documents must display the applicant's birth date. If the applicant's current legal name is different from his/her primary document, the applicant must show legal proof of a name change. To establish Phoenix residency, each applicant must present utility bills or other information that includes both the applicant's name and a residential address that is located within Phoenix. For an applicant thirteen years of age or younger, Phoenix residency may be verified by the applicant's parent or guardian. Phoenix and the third party administrator will keep application information confidential as permitted by applicable laws.
Implementation and Fees.
The program administrator is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement and administer the issuance of the City card. A fee will be charged for the City card as determined by the program administrator.
Card Acceptance by City Departments.
Each City department will accept the City card as a valid identification and valid proof of Phoenix residency. The Phoenix Police Department may use other identification forms and processes as necessary to substantiate a person's identity. The City card is not intended to replace any other existing requirements for issuance of other forms of identification in connection with the administration of City benefits and services. Additionally, City card requirements do not apply where: (1.) a federal or state statute, administrative regulation or directive, or court decision requires the City to obtain different identification or proof of residency; (2.) a federal or state statute or administrative regulation or directive preempts local regulation of identification or residency requirements; or (3.) Phoenix would be unable to comply with a condition imposed by a funding source. City departments are not prohibited from requesting additional information from individuals to verify a current address or other facts that would enable the department to fulfill its responsibilities.
Cardholder's Responsibilities.
A cardholder must notify the program administrator within 14 calendar days of any change in address. A cardholder must relinquish the City card if a cardholder no longer resides within Phoenix or expects to reside outside Phoenix for a period of more than 90 consecutive days.
Counterfeit and Fraudulent Card.
A person shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor as provided in Phoenix City Code Section 1-5 if the person: (1.) knowingly presents false information to Phoenix in the course of applying for the City card; or (2.) alters, copies, or replicates a City card without the authority of the City; or (3.) uses the City card issued to another cardholder with the intent to cause a third person or entity to believe the card user is the person to whom the card was issued.
Location
Citywide
Responsible Department
This item is recommended by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone.
FIN
Note: Phoenix a "sanctuary city" is doing this for the illegal alien population. It is also expected that it will be used for voting in city elections.
BTW, the last sentence in the first article is a compete fraud. Will never happen.
"connect with crucial programs" the city hopes to eventually link other services"
thx
Phoenix city council OKs municipal ID cards for residents
BY KATHY CLINE | September 1, 2016 @ 7:23 am
http://ktar.com/story/1257314/phoenix-city-council-oks-municipal-id-cards-for-residents/
PHOENIX — Phoenix residents will be getting municipal ID cards soon.
The city council approved creation of a secondary municipal ID at Wednesday's meeting. The city also approved a five-year contract with a private company to provide the card at no cost to the city.
The card will cost $30 for residents, and will be valid for three years from the date it's issued.
"This secondary municipal ID card is a victory for our city," Councilman Michael Nowakowski said. "It shows we are one community, open to everyone."
The secondary ID will be available starting in February 2017.
"I am encouraged at the action that the City Council took today regarding the secondary municipal ID and unified city services card," Councilwoman Laura Pastor said in a statement. "This is a good day for our community. This combined tool will allow Phoenix residents and families to access what they need to connect with crucial programs that they might be denied otherwise without official credentials. "While it's not a perfect solution to the barriers that many underserved individuals face in obtaining services, it is a step in the right direction."
To obtain a city card, a resident must complete an application and provide sufficient proof of identity and Phoenix residency.
Presenting false information to get a card will be a Class-1 misdemeanor. If a cardholder moves out of Phoenix, they'll need to surrender the card.
end
Note: more details. As usual, "immigrant", "undocumented residents", means illegal aliens. As legal immigrants have no such problems. "need to access services"
Thx
Phoenix council OKs ID cards for undocumented immigrants
Dustin Gardiner, The Republic | azcentral.com 6 p.m. MST August 31, 2016
Phoenix leaders voted 5-4 Wednesday to create a city photo-identification card that would be available to undocumented immigrants and others who face barriers obtaining valid government ID.
Supporters say the ID will help many residents — including those who are homeless, immigrants and transgender — who have problems getting the ID they need to access services or go about everyday tasks.
Similar to a bank card or employee badge issued by a private entity, the city ID will be a secondary form of identification. The card could list biometric information such as height, weight and hair and eye color, but it will not be a primary ID, like a driver's license or birth certificate.
The council vote came after a lengthy debate on security concerns and the card's ability to make the city "inclusive" to all residents. Council members approved entering into a contract with SF Global, a private financial company, to produce the IDs and manage a database of cardholders.
The ID card program is expected to launch Feb. 1, with preregistration starting in December. Phoenix and the company expect about 10,000 people to sign up for the card in the first year.
Members of the One Phx ID coalition, who've spent two years advocating for a city card, said it will help many residents do things like open a bank account, cash checks and visit their children's schools.
"In our community, this means something," said Councilwoman Laura Pastor, who supported the ID and represents parts of west and central Phoenix with large immigrant populations. "And it means that they belong to our community and our city."
Advocates for the ID also said it will encourage undocumented residents and others to report violent crimes. Although the police department cannot require witnesses or victims to show ID, city officials said, they can ask for it voluntarily.
ID card has its detractors
The city's vote came with fierce opposition, and conservative state lawmakers likely will try to block the city's move.
Opponents argue the ID is unnecessary because it won't be a primary form of identification recognized by the state. Some critics also contend a city ID will enable identity theft or encourage illegal immigration, making it harder for legal residents to get jobs and access social services.
Councilman Jim Waring, who voted against the ID program, questioned why the city would allow applicants for the card to use a foreign passport to help establish their identity. "Willy-nilly giving Phoenix IDs to foreign nationals," Waring said, "What could go wrong?"
Echoing concerns about identity theft, Arizona Sen. John Kavanagh, R-Fountain Hills, has said he plans to reintroduce a bill to prohibit cities from creating such an ID card. That bill narrowly failed in the state Senate last session.
Phoenix officials have said holders of the ID could not use it to establish lawful presence in the United States, get a job, register to vote, obtain state or local welfare benefits or gain housing assistance.
Mayor Greg Stanton, Vice Mayor Kate Gallego and council members Pastor, Michael Nowakowski and Daniel Valenzuela supported the ID card program.
Waring and council members Debra Stark, Sal DiCiccio and Thelda Williams voted no.
Program 'cost neutral' to taxpayers
The program will be "cost neutral" to taxpayers because cardholders will pay a $30 fee, the city said.
In addition to being a secondary form of ID, the card will function as a city library card, and the city hopes to eventually link other services, such as recreation centers and golf courses. That could take two to three years.
Phoenix will be the first Arizona city to offer a municipal ID, but other large cities — including New York, San Francisco and Oakland — have made municipal IDs available regardless of immigration status.
To obtain a Phoenix ID card, applicants will have to prove their identity and that they live in the city. Documents the city will use to establish identity include a foreign passport or government photo ID, credit card, employee ID badge and medical insurance card. Applicants will need at least two identity documents, including one with their photo and one with their date of birth.
end
From Cd. de Phoenix :
Phoenix City Council Approves Secondary Municipal ID and Unified City Services Card
https://www.phoenix.gov/news/citymanager/1438
Aug. 31, 2016
The Phoenix City Council has voted to approve the creation of a secondary municipal ID and Unified City Services card for residents.
With today's City Council approval, city staff will enter into a five-year contract with SF Global, LLC to provide the card at no cost to the city. The card will cost $30 for residents and will be valid for three years from the date of issuance.
As the first stage in the process, the company will develop a Secondary Municipal ID card to be paired with the Phoenix Public Library System. This card will launch February, 2017. The City will then work with the company to develop a strategy, plan and timeline for creating an integrated city services card for other city services such as the Parks and Recreation Reservation System, Golf Management System, and Human Services Membership System.
"The secondary municipal ID card will be a revenue neutral way to allow residents of Phoenix to more easily access city services with just a single card," said Councilman Michael Nowakowski, chair of the City Council's Public Safety and Veterans Subcommittee, which previously had approved a municipal ID card proposal. "This will make city government more efficient and make it more open to our residents."
An eight-member committee of city staff and external stakeholders recommended on a 6-2 consensus vote SF Global, LLC, after evaluating a presentation and proposals from the firm over the summer.
In addition to approving the contract with SF Global, LLC, the City Council approved amendments to the Phoenix City Code that outline terms for the cards issuance and use.
Under terms approved today, each City department will accept the city card as a valid identification and valid proof of Phoenix residency. The Phoenix Police Department may use other identification forms and processes as necessary to substantiate a person's identity. The city card is not intended to replace any other existing requirements for issuance of other forms of identification in connection with the administration of city benefits and services. Cardholders also would need to surrender the card if they no longer resided in the city.
To obtain a city card, a resident will need to complete an application under penalty of perjury that requires proof of identity (applicants must present a minimum of two documents from this Proof of Identity list) and proof of Phoenix residency (including at least two identity documents from this Proof of Residency list). At least one of the documents must display a photo of the applicant and at least one of the documents must display the applicant's birth date. If the applicant's current legal name is different from his/her primary document, the applicant must show legal proof of a name change. To establish Phoenix residency, each applicant will need to present utility bills or other information that includes both the applicant's name and a residential address that is located within Phoenix.
Knowingly presenting false information to obtain a card; altering, copying or replicating a card without the authority of the City; or using a card issued to another cardholder with the intent to cause a third person or entity to believe the card user is the person to whom the card was issued would be a Class 1 misdemeanor.
More details on the card are available in the full city council formal agenda items (items 84 and 85).
Media Contact:
David Urbinato
Phone Number:
602-495-5405
Item 84 & 85: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerksite/City%20Council%20Meeting%20Files/8-31-16%20Formal.pdf
ITEM 84 CITYWIDE ORDINANCE S-42801 -
RFP 16-225 UNIFIED CITY SERVICES CARD
AND/OR SECONDARY MUNICIPAL ID CARD
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with SF Global, LLC to provide, at no cost to the City, a Secondary Municipal ID and Unified City Services card for residents.
At the July 1, 2016 Formal meeting, staff received City Council direction to work over the summer to evaluate and discuss the response to the City's Request for Proposals to create a Unified City Services and/or Secondary Municipal ID card at no cost to the City. City Council also directed staff to present its recommendations at the Aug. 31 Formal meeting.
At this time, City staff can recommend SF Global, LLC's technical proposal to produce a Secondary Municipal ID and pair it with the Library system. As presented earlier this year, the issue currently being resolved is that "it takes ID to get ID." The City must ensure that stringent, proper verification and vetting processes are in place when IDs and applications for the card are being reviewed and approved. Staff continues to work with SF Global, LLC to develop a process that ensures protections from identity theft, forgery or fraud, and will present options for Council consideration at its Aug. 31 meeting.
Procurement Results
On July 28, 2016, an eight-member evaluation committee comprised of internal staff and four external stakeholders interviewed SF Global, LLC and viewed a detailed presentation. City staff and one of the external stakeholders also facilitated technology architecture discussions with SF Global, LLC on Aug. 1, 2016. The discussions focused on the City's desire to explore the possibility of the Secondary Municipal ID also serving as a Library card and a future Unified City Services card.
After the discussions with SF Global, LLC and another discussion with the eight-member panel on Aug. 18, 2016, SF Global, LLC committed to delivering a Secondary Municipal ID card that will integrate with the Phoenix Public Library's system by Feb. 1, 2017. The card could be delivered by charging the customers the full cost of the card ($20 for youth and seniors; $25 for all other Phoenix residents).
In addition, SF Global, LLC has committed to working with the City to research and explore options to integrate other City services, such as the Parks & Recreation Reservation System, Golf Management System, and Human Services Membership System, into one card in the future.
The City's Unified City Services and/or Secondary Municipal ID card RFP contained three options to which proposers could respond. Option A was the Secondary Municipal ID card; Option B was the Secondary Municipal ID card with a debit card feature; and Option C was the Unified City Services card.
The eight-member evaluation committee recommended, by a 6-2 consensus vote, to award both Option A (Secondary Municipal ID) and Option C (Unified City Services card). SF Global, LLC is recommending to launch the Secondary Municipal ID with the Library card feature on Feb. 1, 2017. The City will then work with SF Global, LLC to develop a strategy, plan and timeline for implementing in the future the other features of the Unified City Services card.
Contract Term
The initial five-year contract term, which includes no cost to the City, shall begin on or about Oct. 1, 2016.
Responsible Department
This item is recommended by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone and the Finance Department.
ITEM 85 CITYWIDE ORDINANCE G-6198 -
AMEND CITY CODE - AMENDING CHAPTER 2 TO ADD ARTICLE XLII RELATING TO UNIFIED CITY SERVICES/SECONDARY MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARD
Request to amend Phoenix City Code, Chapter 2 (Administration) to add new Article XLII relating to a unified City services card/secondary municipal identification card (the City card). New Article XLII will include the following terms.
Issuance and Purpose of the City Card.
By separate request for Council action, staff proposes to enter into an agreement with a program administrator to issue the City card. The program administrator will issue the City card to any Phoenix resident who meets the application requirements and pays the applicable fee. The program administrator will produce the card in a form that helps prevent counterfeiting. The City card will be valid for a maximum of two years from the date of issuance and for as long as the cardholder maintains Phoenix residency. A cardholder must surrender his/her City card when the cardholder no longer resides in Phoenix. The City card will provide a resident with the means to prove his/her Phoenix residency for the purpose of accessing Phoenix programs, services, and activities.
Application Process for the City Card.
To obtain a City card, a resident must complete an application under penalty of perjury that requires proof of identity and proof of Phoenix residency. An applicant must present at least two identity documents from an approved list. At least one of the documents must display a photo of the applicant and at least one of the documents must display the applicant's birth date. If the applicant's current legal name is different from his/her primary document, the applicant must show legal proof of a name change. To establish Phoenix residency, each applicant must present utility bills or other information that includes both the applicant's name and a residential address that is located within Phoenix. For an applicant thirteen years of age or younger, Phoenix residency may be verified by the applicant's parent or guardian. Phoenix and the third party administrator will keep application information confidential as permitted by applicable laws.
Implementation and Fees.
The program administrator is authorized to adopt rules and regulations to implement and administer the issuance of the City card. A fee will be charged for the City card as determined by the program administrator.
Card Acceptance by City Departments.
Each City department will accept the City card as a valid identification and valid proof of Phoenix residency. The Phoenix Police Department may use other identification forms and processes as necessary to substantiate a person's identity. The City card is not intended to replace any other existing requirements for issuance of other forms of identification in connection with the administration of City benefits and services. Additionally, City card requirements do not apply where: (1.) a federal or state statute, administrative regulation or directive, or court decision requires the City to obtain different identification or proof of residency; (2.) a federal or state statute or administrative regulation or directive preempts local regulation of identification or residency requirements; or (3.) Phoenix would be unable to comply with a condition imposed by a funding source. City departments are not prohibited from requesting additional information from individuals to verify a current address or other facts that would enable the department to fulfill its responsibilities.
Cardholder's Responsibilities.
A cardholder must notify the program administrator within 14 calendar days of any change in address. A cardholder must relinquish the City card if a cardholder no longer resides within Phoenix or expects to reside outside Phoenix for a period of more than 90 consecutive days.
Counterfeit and Fraudulent Card.
A person shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor as provided in Phoenix City Code Section 1-5 if the person: (1.) knowingly presents false information to Phoenix in the course of applying for the City card; or (2.) alters, copies, or replicates a City card without the authority of the City; or (3.) uses the City card issued to another cardholder with the intent to cause a third person or entity to believe the card user is the person to whom the card was issued.
Location
Citywide
Responsible Department
This item is recommended by Special Assistant to the City Manager Toni Maccarone.
FIN
AZMEX POLICY2 31-8-16
AZMEX POLICY2 31 AUG 2016
Note: some samples of Mexican media on the Trump visit.
Many, many words so you get the computer version of a translation.
Los Pinos is the Mexican "White House".
EPN is the Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto
Comment: Again, a free, safe and prosperous Mexico is very much in our interest.
Thx
Minute by minute: Trump visit Los Pinos
Follow here the details of the visit by the presidential candidate of the Republican Party in our country
08/31/2016 13:49 DRAFTING
http://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/2016/08/31/1114235
15:37 Thanks for joining us minute by minute of the visit that the Republican presidential candidate US, Donald Trump, made to Mexico.
15:35 concludes the press conference given by President Enrique Peña Nieto by the Republican candidate for US presidency
15:33 "The intention expressed and presented to meet with the two candidates for the US government is under that premise, you can build, but especially in respect of both countries" EPN
15:29 "do not talk about who will pay for the wall, not that does not speak," answered reporters Trump
15:28 "Mr. President (Peña Nieto) is a tremendous honor and I consider him a friend": Trump
15:27 "We have to improve the Free Trade": Trump
15:26
Mexicans are good people and deserve respect: Peña Nieto to Trump
Pope Francisco
15:25 "We have to build a wall to stop the flow of arms and money; ensure the safety of all citizens ": Trump
15:23 "Human trafficking from Central America is extremely dangerous, without any authority and without any papers": Trump
15:22 "Mexicans have no reproach, Mexicans are spectacular people": Trump
15:20
15:20
15:19 "Mexicans in the United States are honest people, who respect life, the family and the law, therefore, Mexicans deserve the respect of all": EPN
15:18 "My priority is to protect Mexicans wherever they are, that's my responsibility and continue fulfilling": EPN
15:18 "The next administration can expect continuity and willingness of the Mexican government to make the region safer North America": EPN
15:16
15:16 "Many lives can be saved on both sides of the border if criminal groups stop receiving weapons": EPN
15:15
15:14 "The border must become an asset to our region" EPN
15:14 "I do not believe that trade should be regarded as an effort in which one wins and the other loses, on the contrary should be seen as an effort to generate both parties": EPN
15:13 "As partners must work together to prevent sources of employment leave our region" EPN
15:12 "Our country will buy more United States to Germany, Spain France, Italy, Japan and the UK, together": EPN
15:10
15:10 "We can not agree on various issues but their presence shows that we have a coincidence, our countries are very important for each other": EPN
15:08 "The next US president will find in Mexico a neighbor that works to strengthen the relationship among nations": EPN
15.06 Start the message of President Enrique Peña Nieto and Donald Trump
15:05 In minutes, we will know the message that Donald Trump is ready for the Mexican people.
15:02
So it looks the press room minutes before the message that Enrique Peña Nieto offer and Donald Trump. It is estimated that there are over 200 members of the media.
Pope Francisco
14:56
Peña Nieto and Trump hold private meeting in Los Pinos
Pope Francisco
14:52 In minutes started the press conference between President Enrique Peña Nieto and the republican candidate for president of the United States, Donald Trump
14:40 Everything ready for the press conference that offered Enrique Peña Nieto and Donald Trump
->
14:35
Protesters reject the presence in the Angel Trump
Pope Francisco
14:32
Donald Trump arrives to Mexico to meet with Peña Nieto
Pope Francisco
14:30
So politicians reacted by Trump's visit to Mexico
Pope Francisco
14:20 A group of people protest near the Angel of Independence by the visit of Donald Trump
14:15 This is the plane that Donald Trump arrived in Mexico
14:00 So Donald Trump arrived at the official residence of Los Pinos.
13:45 Republican candidate for president of the United States, Donald Trump, up to Camp Mars aboard a Black Hawk helicopter Mexican Army
end
Today Peña and Trump meet; He accepted the invitation of the President of Mexico
I believe in dialogue to protect Mexicans wherever they are, said the president; Republican expressed interest in meeting
31/08/2016 6:12 Jose Carreno FIGUERAS
MEXICO CITY.
http://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/2016/08/31/1114099
Donald Trump, Republican candidate for the US presidency today travel to Mexico to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto.
"I have accepted the invitation of President Enrique Peña Nieto, of Mexico, and I see very forward to meeting him tomorrow," Trump said in a Twitter message.
The Presidency of Mexico confirmed in its social network that the meeting will be private and that the invitation was made "in recent days". Minutes later, Peña Nieto posted on his Twitter account that invited both the Republican and the Democratic candidate for the White House, Hillary Clinton, to discuss the bilateral relationship.
"I believe in dialogue to promote the interests of Mexico in the world and mainly to protect Mexicans wherever they are," Pena wrote in a second tweet.
According to The Washington Post, the embassies of the two countries were involved in the negotiations.
At night, Hillary Clinton recalled in his Twitter account that Trump, "since the early days of his campaign, has called Mexicans as rapists and criminals."
US media highlighted the risks and opportunities presented by the visit of Republican rule hours before a highly anticipated speech on his immigration policy.
Trump coming today to meet with EPN
The Republican candidate for the US Presidency says he sees with great interest the meeting; It will be in Los Pinos.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump today make a quick trip to Mexico to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto.
"I have accepted the invitation of President Enrique Peña Nieto, of Mexico, and look very forward to meeting tomorrow (today) with him," he said in a Twitter message, which was described as "surprising" by CNN and as " last minute "by The Washington Post.
The Presidency of Mexico confirmed meanwhile that there would be a "private meeting", although previously a spokesman had denied the Mexican press but confirmed to The Washington Post, which published the first report on the possibility of the trip.
The initial report indicated that the meeting at the invitation of Peña Nieto, would take place before the speech announced that US presidential candidate will tonight on immigration policy.
President of Mexico said that the proposal was made last Friday both Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton. In both cases it was received "in good standing".
Last night, through his Twitter account, President Peña Nieto said Mexico invited "candidates to the US Presidency to discuss the bilateral relationship. Tomorrow I get to Donald Trump. "
"I believe in dialogue to promote the interests of Mexico in the world and mainly to protect Mexicans wherever they are," said a second message.
The meeting will be held at the Casa Lazaro Cardenas of the official residence of Los Pinos.
Last night there was speculation that the meeting was scheduled after noon.
According to US sources, one of the main obstacles would have been on security issues with the Secret Service opposite trip both logistics issues as lack of preparations. The doubts were resolved on Tuesday night.
According to sources of Donald Trump's campaign, the applicant expressed great interest since it was raised.
The newspaper said that the embassies of the two countries were involved in the negotiations.
Hillary Clinton criticizes Republican speech to Mexico
The Democratic presidential candidate US Hillary Clinton's speech criticized his Republican rival, Donald Trump, who today meets with President Enrique Peña Nieto.
Through communications director of his campaign, Jennifer Palmiei, Clinton said:
"From the early days of his campaign, Donald Trump has called Mexicans as 'rapists' and 'criminal' and has promised to deport 16 million people, including children and US citizens. Trump said that we should force Mexico to pay for its giant wall along the border. He has said that we should prohibit sending remittances to families in Mexico if Mexico does not want to pay the wall. In the end, the important thing is what Donald Trump tells voters in Arizona, not in Mexico, and if remains committed to separating families and deport millions ".
The candidate also was invited to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto.
In both cases, the invitation was received "in good standing".
US media discussed the meeting
Reactions in the United States about the unexpected trip to Mexico Donald Trump highlighted problems and dangers as well as opportunities for the aspiring, hours before an expected speech on immigration policy.
The New York Times, "the journey is the latest venture of Mr. Trump and his troubled campaign. But for all the risk involved, it provides an image that enjoys Trump: the one willing to do the unexpected with an enemy -reunirse course to advance their agenda "shrewd negotiator.
For CNN, "a meeting between Trump and Peña Nieto would be extraordinary, given the continuous promises of Trump to build a wall along the border with Mexico and make Mexico pay for it. Trump has also provoked strong criticism in Mexico and the Hispanic community in general for their rhetoric, inflammatory at times, in the discussion of illegal immigration. "
For CBS, "Trump's decision to meet with Peña Nieto comes after a week in which his position on immigration, including the deportation of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the EU, became confused.
For Time, "the journey is a high-risk gamble for the multimillionaire and bombastic TV star, who is trailing in the polls, to meet one of his most vocal critics in his homeland. Although Trump offers an opportunity to project his presidential side for US voters, the visit is also fraught with danger for a candidate who is a novice in the geopolitical landscape and widely reviled in Mexico. Trump aides indicated no immediate details or objectives for the meeting with candidate Peña Nieto, who faces turn a deep disapproval ".
end
MORE: Some samples, but they will be in Spanish.
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2016/09/01/rechaza-sre-que-pena-haya-acordado-con-trump-sobre-muro
http://www.milenio.com/politica/donald_trump-pena_nieto_entrevista_denise_maerker-milenio_noticias_0_802720131.html
http://www.proceso.com.mx/453083/trump-no-da-marcha-atras-en-muro-y-tlcan-solo-son-malentendidos-evade-pena
http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/nacion/politica/2016/08/31/posicionamientos-de-trump-ponen-en-riesgo-mexico-epn
END END
Note: some samples of Mexican media on the Trump visit.
Many, many words so you get the computer version of a translation.
Los Pinos is the Mexican "White House".
EPN is the Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto
Comment: Again, a free, safe and prosperous Mexico is very much in our interest.
Thx
Minute by minute: Trump visit Los Pinos
Follow here the details of the visit by the presidential candidate of the Republican Party in our country
08/31/2016 13:49 DRAFTING
http://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/2016/08/31/1114235
15:37 Thanks for joining us minute by minute of the visit that the Republican presidential candidate US, Donald Trump, made to Mexico.
15:35 concludes the press conference given by President Enrique Peña Nieto by the Republican candidate for US presidency
15:33 "The intention expressed and presented to meet with the two candidates for the US government is under that premise, you can build, but especially in respect of both countries" EPN
15:29 "do not talk about who will pay for the wall, not that does not speak," answered reporters Trump
15:28 "Mr. President (Peña Nieto) is a tremendous honor and I consider him a friend": Trump
15:27 "We have to improve the Free Trade": Trump
15:26
Mexicans are good people and deserve respect: Peña Nieto to Trump
Pope Francisco
15:25 "We have to build a wall to stop the flow of arms and money; ensure the safety of all citizens ": Trump
15:23 "Human trafficking from Central America is extremely dangerous, without any authority and without any papers": Trump
15:22 "Mexicans have no reproach, Mexicans are spectacular people": Trump
15:20
15:20
15:19 "Mexicans in the United States are honest people, who respect life, the family and the law, therefore, Mexicans deserve the respect of all": EPN
15:18 "My priority is to protect Mexicans wherever they are, that's my responsibility and continue fulfilling": EPN
15:18 "The next administration can expect continuity and willingness of the Mexican government to make the region safer North America": EPN
15:16
15:16 "Many lives can be saved on both sides of the border if criminal groups stop receiving weapons": EPN
15:15
15:14 "The border must become an asset to our region" EPN
15:14 "I do not believe that trade should be regarded as an effort in which one wins and the other loses, on the contrary should be seen as an effort to generate both parties": EPN
15:13 "As partners must work together to prevent sources of employment leave our region" EPN
15:12 "Our country will buy more United States to Germany, Spain France, Italy, Japan and the UK, together": EPN
15:10
15:10 "We can not agree on various issues but their presence shows that we have a coincidence, our countries are very important for each other": EPN
15:08 "The next US president will find in Mexico a neighbor that works to strengthen the relationship among nations": EPN
15.06 Start the message of President Enrique Peña Nieto and Donald Trump
15:05 In minutes, we will know the message that Donald Trump is ready for the Mexican people.
15:02
So it looks the press room minutes before the message that Enrique Peña Nieto offer and Donald Trump. It is estimated that there are over 200 members of the media.
Pope Francisco
14:56
Peña Nieto and Trump hold private meeting in Los Pinos
Pope Francisco
14:52 In minutes started the press conference between President Enrique Peña Nieto and the republican candidate for president of the United States, Donald Trump
14:40 Everything ready for the press conference that offered Enrique Peña Nieto and Donald Trump
->
14:35
Protesters reject the presence in the Angel Trump
Pope Francisco
14:32
Donald Trump arrives to Mexico to meet with Peña Nieto
Pope Francisco
14:30
So politicians reacted by Trump's visit to Mexico
Pope Francisco
14:20 A group of people protest near the Angel of Independence by the visit of Donald Trump
14:15 This is the plane that Donald Trump arrived in Mexico
14:00 So Donald Trump arrived at the official residence of Los Pinos.
13:45 Republican candidate for president of the United States, Donald Trump, up to Camp Mars aboard a Black Hawk helicopter Mexican Army
end
Today Peña and Trump meet; He accepted the invitation of the President of Mexico
I believe in dialogue to protect Mexicans wherever they are, said the president; Republican expressed interest in meeting
31/08/2016 6:12 Jose Carreno FIGUERAS
MEXICO CITY.
http://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/2016/08/31/1114099
Donald Trump, Republican candidate for the US presidency today travel to Mexico to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto.
"I have accepted the invitation of President Enrique Peña Nieto, of Mexico, and I see very forward to meeting him tomorrow," Trump said in a Twitter message.
The Presidency of Mexico confirmed in its social network that the meeting will be private and that the invitation was made "in recent days". Minutes later, Peña Nieto posted on his Twitter account that invited both the Republican and the Democratic candidate for the White House, Hillary Clinton, to discuss the bilateral relationship.
"I believe in dialogue to promote the interests of Mexico in the world and mainly to protect Mexicans wherever they are," Pena wrote in a second tweet.
According to The Washington Post, the embassies of the two countries were involved in the negotiations.
At night, Hillary Clinton recalled in his Twitter account that Trump, "since the early days of his campaign, has called Mexicans as rapists and criminals."
US media highlighted the risks and opportunities presented by the visit of Republican rule hours before a highly anticipated speech on his immigration policy.
Trump coming today to meet with EPN
The Republican candidate for the US Presidency says he sees with great interest the meeting; It will be in Los Pinos.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump today make a quick trip to Mexico to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto.
"I have accepted the invitation of President Enrique Peña Nieto, of Mexico, and look very forward to meeting tomorrow (today) with him," he said in a Twitter message, which was described as "surprising" by CNN and as " last minute "by The Washington Post.
The Presidency of Mexico confirmed meanwhile that there would be a "private meeting", although previously a spokesman had denied the Mexican press but confirmed to The Washington Post, which published the first report on the possibility of the trip.
The initial report indicated that the meeting at the invitation of Peña Nieto, would take place before the speech announced that US presidential candidate will tonight on immigration policy.
President of Mexico said that the proposal was made last Friday both Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton. In both cases it was received "in good standing".
Last night, through his Twitter account, President Peña Nieto said Mexico invited "candidates to the US Presidency to discuss the bilateral relationship. Tomorrow I get to Donald Trump. "
"I believe in dialogue to promote the interests of Mexico in the world and mainly to protect Mexicans wherever they are," said a second message.
The meeting will be held at the Casa Lazaro Cardenas of the official residence of Los Pinos.
Last night there was speculation that the meeting was scheduled after noon.
According to US sources, one of the main obstacles would have been on security issues with the Secret Service opposite trip both logistics issues as lack of preparations. The doubts were resolved on Tuesday night.
According to sources of Donald Trump's campaign, the applicant expressed great interest since it was raised.
The newspaper said that the embassies of the two countries were involved in the negotiations.
Hillary Clinton criticizes Republican speech to Mexico
The Democratic presidential candidate US Hillary Clinton's speech criticized his Republican rival, Donald Trump, who today meets with President Enrique Peña Nieto.
Through communications director of his campaign, Jennifer Palmiei, Clinton said:
"From the early days of his campaign, Donald Trump has called Mexicans as 'rapists' and 'criminal' and has promised to deport 16 million people, including children and US citizens. Trump said that we should force Mexico to pay for its giant wall along the border. He has said that we should prohibit sending remittances to families in Mexico if Mexico does not want to pay the wall. In the end, the important thing is what Donald Trump tells voters in Arizona, not in Mexico, and if remains committed to separating families and deport millions ".
The candidate also was invited to meet with President Enrique Peña Nieto.
In both cases, the invitation was received "in good standing".
US media discussed the meeting
Reactions in the United States about the unexpected trip to Mexico Donald Trump highlighted problems and dangers as well as opportunities for the aspiring, hours before an expected speech on immigration policy.
The New York Times, "the journey is the latest venture of Mr. Trump and his troubled campaign. But for all the risk involved, it provides an image that enjoys Trump: the one willing to do the unexpected with an enemy -reunirse course to advance their agenda "shrewd negotiator.
For CNN, "a meeting between Trump and Peña Nieto would be extraordinary, given the continuous promises of Trump to build a wall along the border with Mexico and make Mexico pay for it. Trump has also provoked strong criticism in Mexico and the Hispanic community in general for their rhetoric, inflammatory at times, in the discussion of illegal immigration. "
For CBS, "Trump's decision to meet with Peña Nieto comes after a week in which his position on immigration, including the deportation of the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the EU, became confused.
For Time, "the journey is a high-risk gamble for the multimillionaire and bombastic TV star, who is trailing in the polls, to meet one of his most vocal critics in his homeland. Although Trump offers an opportunity to project his presidential side for US voters, the visit is also fraught with danger for a candidate who is a novice in the geopolitical landscape and widely reviled in Mexico. Trump aides indicated no immediate details or objectives for the meeting with candidate Peña Nieto, who faces turn a deep disapproval ".
end
MORE: Some samples, but they will be in Spanish.
http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2016/09/01/rechaza-sre-que-pena-haya-acordado-con-trump-sobre-muro
http://www.milenio.com/politica/donald_trump-pena_nieto_entrevista_denise_maerker-milenio_noticias_0_802720131.html
http://www.proceso.com.mx/453083/trump-no-da-marcha-atras-en-muro-y-tlcan-solo-son-malentendidos-evade-pena
http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/articulo/nacion/politica/2016/08/31/posicionamientos-de-trump-ponen-en-riesgo-mexico-epn
END END
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