Mexican President Sheinbaum vows legal action over ICE shooting of immigrant in Houston

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 53‑year‑old Mexican construction worker living in Houston, was shot and killed by an ICE agent during a police stop. The incident sparked protests in the city and drew criticism from U.S. activists and local officials.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her government will pursue "legal measures" that go beyond diplomatic notes, citing actions already taken before the Inter‑American Commission on Human Rights. She said the goal is to prevent mistreatment of Mexicans in the United States.

ICE officials claim Salgado Araujo tried to run over an agent while fleeing, but his family says he was seeking a work permit and had no criminal record. The case has intensified calls for accountability and heightened tensions between the United States and Mexico.