Mexican Army Incursions Into The United States

The Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus ^

[Happy2BMe]

Incursions

During his travels along the border, Rep. Tancredo learned that the Mexican Army and Law Enforcement Agencies routinely make "incursions" into the U.S. A total of 23 were confirmed by the U.S. government in 2001, and there have been over 115 since 1996. The purpose of these incursions is not totally understood, but U.S. officials have speculated that they are designed to help facilitate the flow of illegal drugs into America, either by creating a diversion or by providing cover for the traffickers.

When Rep. Tancredo sent a letter to the Mexican government, the Embassy in Washington, DC sent a curt response to his inquiry, implying that the troops were merely getting lost. Not a single U.S. law enforcement agent on the ground in the southwest has agreed with that explanation.

Rep. Tancredo’s office has begun documenting new incursions as they take place. Most recently, two disturbing incursions have taken place. On May 17^th, a Mexican Army unit led an incursion near Ajo, Arizona that ended with a shot being fired at a Border Patrol Agent. The agent was not hurt, but had two of his vehicle’s windows shot out. On June 14^th, the Mexican Army opened fire (with high-powered .308 rifles) on a vehicle with 20 people packed into it. Six of the passengers were injured, two critically.

Despite Rep. Tancredo’s efforts to draw attention to them, each incident received only spotty coverage. You can read the accounts of each incident by following these links:

May 17^th Incursion:
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20020513-27549872.htm http://www.washtimes.com/national/20020523-865103.htm

June 14^th Incursion:
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20020615-91529269.htm

The issue of incursions needs to be confronted by the U.S. government before a catastrophic incident involving the loss of life occurs. If you have specific information about an incursion by Mexican military or law enforcement, please contact Rep. Tancredo’s office at (202) 225-7882 or tom.tancredo@mail.house.gov. You will remain anonymous.

[Poohbah]

Wellllllllll, there WERE Germans in Mexico at the time!

Yeah, but not 100,000+ soldiers ready to storm across the friggin' Rio Grande. THAT is what the story was.

[Poohbah]

No it is not. Even some of the most poorly equipped military units on the planet have GPS gear.

It may be in the TO&E at the regiment or battalion level, but that doesn't mean (a) that platoon leaders actually get it issued to them, or (b) that the colonel didn't sell it.

Hell, there was a story that a general in the Mexican Air Force black-marketed a couple of F-5s to the Iranians a while back (early 1990s).

And, yes, the border is exceptionally poorly marked. I had a buddy get thoroughly lost a while back after his GPS died--he wound up about three miles into Mexico.

[Dante3]

bttt

[TheSpottedOwl]

Rep. Tancredo’s office has begun documenting new incursions as they take place. Most recently, two disturbing incursions have taken place. On May 17th, a Mexican Army unit led an incursion near Ajo, Arizona that ended with a shot being fired at a Border Patrol Agent. The agent was not hurt, but had two of his vehicle’s windows shot out. On June 14th, the Mexican Army opened fire (with high-powered .308 rifles) on a vehicle with 20 people packed into it. Six of the passengers were injured, two critically.

This is an act of war.

[Happy2BMe]

"This is an act of war."

And it's been going on for decades.

[Happy2BMe]

Correct me if I am offbase here, but wasn't there a case where the Mexican military (not the Federales) killed a U.S. F.B.I. agent on the border in a fire fight?

[btcusn]

The issue of incursions needs to be confronted by the U.S. government ... with military force, and charge em for the body bags!
I for one am getting REAL TIRED of being pushed around by the Mexican Government.
Jack

[templar]

My guess is that, eventually, a firefight will break out with them: Either with some law enforcement personell or with American civilians. There will likely be casualties. Anyone know what the probable or possible legal outcome would be? Considering treaties, American law, Mexican law, International law and such?

[Happy2BMe]

"My guess is that, eventually, a firefight will break out with them: Either with some law enforcement personell or with American civilians."

In light of the current directives outright muzzling and impeding our Border Patrol from effectively sealing our borders due to the political incorrecntess of such actions, it would not be unreasonable for such an incident never to reach the light of day.

Border Patrol orders agents to restrict forays into cities.

The Plight of the U.S. Border Patrol - INS Being Strapped From Fullfilling It's Job

Border Patrol orders agents to restrict forays into cities.

[Happy2BMe]

Border Patrol orders agents to limit patrol areas

[eskimo]

It may be in the TO&E at the regiment or battalion level, but that doesn't mean (a) that platoon leaders actually get it issued to them, or (b) that the colonel didn't sell it.

Yeah, that could be too, but surely not the only reason for 115 incidents in the last 8 years. Some of these have to be planned actions.

[TheSpottedOwl]

"This is an act of war."

And it's been going on for decades.

What can we do about it? This has to stop.

[Happy2BMe]

"What can we do about it? This has to stop."

For that question, the answer must come from our president. A good place to begin answering some of these questions would be Cochise County, Arizona . .

President Bush - stand up and tell us the truth

[TheSpottedOwl]

Oh my God, where are the tree hugging jackasses? This is disgusting!

Paging President Bush...clean up on aisle 3!

[TMSuchman]

MAJOR BUMP SIR!

Shoot first,srtight,often

[Mulder]

There's nothing wrong with our border problem that can't be fixed by some concertina barbed wire, German shepards, and bounties.

[Happy2BMe]

"There's nothing wrong with our border problem that can't be fixed by some concertina barbed wire, German shepards, and bounties."

Obviously you are not running for president.

[Mulder]

Obviously you are not running for president.

And your point is.... ?

[Happy2BMe]

Such practical solutions as physically sealing the border with Mexico are not conducive to winning the presidency.

[Trajan88]

Shoot first, ask questions later.

Trajan88