The Mexican government is moving forward with its lawsuit against prominent U.S. gun manufacturers, including Smith & Wesson and Glock, following a federal court’s dismissal of the case last September. Mexico argues that these companies should be held accountable for their role in supplying weapons that contribute to escalating violence in the country, asserting a direct link between their negligent practices and the arms trafficking that fuels crime, including drug and human trafficking.
Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard confirmed that the appeal hearing will take place on July 24 in Massachusetts, as Mexico aims to overturn the judge’s ruling that cited the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, which shields gun manufacturers from liability. The government contends that reducing the availability of guns could lead to fewer deaths and violence, making this legal battle pivotal in addressing the country’s ongoing security crisis.
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