Posted on 04/28/2006 12:26:22 PM PDT by bordergal
MEXICO CITY – Mexican lawmakers issued a declaration of support for immigrant protests planned in the United States on Monday and said they will send a delegation to Los Angeles to show their solidarity. The declaration, issued late Thursday by all the political parties in the lower house of Congress, contrasts with the position of Mexico's Foreign Department, which has said it will discipline any consular officials who take part in the protests.
The delegation of lawmakers will meet with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, it said in a news release from Congress.
“The only thing we are looking for is to end this dehumanizing situation and get the recognition of the migrant labor force,” Federal Deputy Maria Garcia said. “People who go looking for work should not be treated like criminals with the risk of being tried in federal courts.”
Activists are urging immigrants across the United States to skip work, avoid spending money and march in the streets to demonstrate their importance to the U.S. economy.
The protest, dubbed “A Day Without Immigrants,” comes as the U.S. Congress debates immigration bills proposing everything from toughened border security to the legalization of all 11 million undocumented migrants in America.
Activists south of border have called for a boycott of all U.S. businesses on Monday in support of the protests.
Mexicans living in the United States sent back home about $20 billion in remittances last year.
President Vicente Fox has lobbied relentlessly for an immigration reform in the United States. However, his administration has held back from getting involved the immigrant protests, saying it does not want to violate U.S. sovereignty.
Javier also writes:
"The future triumph for legalization and empowerment for today's 12 million immigrants will turn into an inspiring defeat for the right. History is once again boldly challenging us. The momentum is there, staring daringly at us. In the name of the people, take it, run with it, it's yours".
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Hey, Mexican officials - how do YOU handle people working illegally in YOUR country?
Pretty harshly, you flaming hypocrites.
Too busy taking care of themselves and setting up their own royal retirements is more like it
There are 4 boxes that protect the Constitution and the Republic.
The Soap Box, Ballot Box, Jury Box, and Cartridge Box.
The soap box is full of MSM traitors. Our elected misrepresentatives are ignoring their constituents. That leaves 2...
As far as they are concerned, they are simply traveling to another state of mexico
Someone please explain to me why I SHOULD HAVE TO SPEAK SPANISH in Austin TX to carry out the daily tasks of life.
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It really stinks, what is being done to America. The complicit Washington government has failed its citizens beyond description. And it continues to work hard to keep doing it...
And this piece of garbage, Villaraigosa, will shower them with taxpayer funds for perks, you can bet on that.
In Ca they are well along in removing the cartridge box
You are right. Their misconception must be corrected by the righteous fury of the American people. Bush and congress need a stern waking up. They are dangerously out of touch. I have never seen so many average law abiding citizens so angry. And that anger grows with every new affront.
You have been conquered. Learn the language or get out. That's what's coming soon.
"Mexican law makers travel...."
Life imitates art!
This is outrageous. These are foreign agents are coming to the US to meddle in our domestic politics. They should be stopped at the border.
In Mexico, it is illegal for a non-Mexican citizen to engage in any Mexican political activuty.
I curse the day I voted for him.
That said, I would have NEVER voted for Gore or Effin.
Mexican Politicians=Stooges for the Elites.
It happened to Rome. History repeats itself.
Me too. Third party for me. Voting Republican is pretty much voting Democrat....they sure don't represent me.
Their Chebbies will probably break down or run out of gas before they reach the border.
"It happened to Rome. History repeats itself."
Yep. I think I'll revisit Edward Gibbon.
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