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Mexico's Sheinbaum urges US to avoid immigration action at LA soccer game
- On Friday, President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico called on U.S. authorities to avoid conducting enforcement actions against attendees of the Gold Cup soccer game in Los Angeles featuring the Mexican and Dominican Republic teams.
- Her call followed recent federal immigration raids in Los Angeles that detained more than 100 people and sparked days of protests and increased security measures.
- Earlier this week, the Mexican national team shifted their accommodations from the central Los Angeles area to a location in Long Beach due to concerns about security ahead of Saturday night’s game at SoFi Stadium.
- Sheinbaum expressed confidence that no immigration raids would occur during the soccer match and emphasized a consulate-led initiative offering detained Mexicans guidance and ongoing support.
- The president's appeal aims to protect fans amidst heightened immigration enforcement while the Mexican team continues its participation in the Gold Cup tournament.
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On the eve of the start of the Gold Cup, in which the Mexican team will participate, President Claudia Sheinbaum called for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Service not to take any action looking for migrants.
New York Post
Fox NewsMexico president calls for US immigration forces to spare fans at LA soccer game
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a message to US immigration forces in Los Angeles, asking for grace for fans at the Mexico vs. Dominican Republic Gold Cup soccer game at SoFi Stadium Saturday.
Pasadena Star News
Mexico to open CONCACAF Gold Cup, but recent immigration raids might keep fans away
The Mexican national soccer team returns to Los Angeles but in difficult and uncertain times for its supporters. Mexico kicks off the CONCACAF Gold Cup against the Dominican Republic on Saturday night at SoFi Stadium (7:15 p.m., FS1, TUDN). The defending tournament champions are returning to a place that has been kind to them in the past, but many fans might stay away because of the continuous immigration raids around Los Angeles. The national t…
Mexico’s president calls for no ICE raids during Mexico-Dominican Republic soccer match in Los Angeles
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged U.S. officials on Friday not to target individuals attending a Gold Cup soccer match in Los Angeles between the Mexican national team and the Dominican Republic. Dozens of workers have been detained by federal immigration authorities in a series of raids in LA’s fashion district and at Home Depot parking lots in Southern California. More than 100 people have been detained. “We don’t believe…
Yakima Herald-Republic
Independent EspañolMEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday urged U.S. officials not to take action against people attending Saturday's Gold Cup soccer match in Mexico City.
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