Mexico Issues Apology After Cross-Border Incident with Guatemala

Mexico Apologizes to Guatemala After Border Incident A cross-border incident near La Mesilla on the Mexico-Guatemala border led to a diplomatic apology from Mexico. Mexican authorities crossed the border during an operation, prompting an official complaint from Guatemala. Video footage shows the incident, with Guatemalan officials stating that their forces did not fire due to the presence of civilians. "Que nosotros sepamos, no dispararon," stated a Guatemalan official, translating to "As far as we know, they did not fire." Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Relations issued a formal apology. Investigations into the actions of Mexican law enforcement are ongoing. The incident highlights the complexities of border security and cross-border cooperation between the two nations. The swift diplomatic response underscores the importance of maintaining peaceful relations.