The Fight for Mexican Los Angeles
Briefly

Carlos González Gutiérrez, the Mexican consul-general in Los Angeles, is focused on protecting local immigrants during recent immigration raids. On July 7th, he noticed a commotion outside the consulate as federal agents conducted an operation in MacArthur Park. Amid the chaos, he invited community members to seek refuge inside the consulate, highlighting its status as a sanctuary under international law. The consul-general's commitment emphasizes the challenges of addressing immigration issues while ensuring the safety of Mexican citizens in the area.
González Gutiérrez expressed concern for community members impacted by immigration raids, stating, 'We are here to protect our citizens and provide them with a safe haven.' His actions affirmed that the consulate acts as a sanctuary under international law.
During a chaotic immigration raid in MacArthur Park, the consul-general invited everyone inside the consulate, emphasizing its inviolable status and commitment to the safety of immigrants.
Read at The New Yorker
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