Unless, of course, the government version is problematic as well and is not substantiated by the actual text of the convention cited. Since I have posted the actual text, perhaps you can show me where the government was required or compelled to report to Mexican authorities of any involvement by border groups in the apprehension of an illegal.
Once again there is no indication from ANY credible source that backs up the supposition that the BP was giving much more than required.
Once a detainee is held and the consulate is contacted just how long do you think the presence of the MM is going to remain secret. They are not secretive and do not hide their actions and in the past have never indicated that they care that they get publicity quite the contrary. And anything which makes them look more effective such as having Illegals go away from areas under patrol only provides positive publicity.
UPDATE -- From the Daily Bulletin:
http://www.dailybulletin.com/news/ci_3803897
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"It appears the border reports are the tip of the iceberg," said Chris Simcox, founder of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps, which began patrolling the border last April.
Such requests from Mexico, and U.S. officials acquiescing to them, are not new, say Border Patrol agents.
Scott James, a former Tucson agent, resigned after eight years of service in February, citing a lack of support for agents by the Department of Homeland Security.
He said that U.S. Border Patrol officials provided office space inside their headquarters to Mexican consulate officials, allowed the consulate to dictate the agents' activities, and gave the consulate information on ongoing investigations.
Such courtesies were not extended to consulate offices of other countries, James said.
Sara A. Carter can be reached by e-mail at sara.carter@dailybulletin.com or by phone at (909) 483-8552.