Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum condemned the killing of six migrants by troops as “deplorable” and called for an investigation. The incident occurred on October 1 near Huixtla, close to the Guatemala border, when soldiers fired on a truck carrying 33 migrants, citing “explosions” from the vehicle. The victims were from Egypt, Peru, and El Salvador. This marks the worst migrant killing by authorities in Mexico since 2021. Sheinbaum emphasized the need for accountability, while Peru demanded an urgent investigation. The area is known for migrant smuggling and cartel activity.