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Press Releases 07

Assassination of Hidalgo Public Security Secretary

Statement by Ambassador Antonio O. Garza

Mexico City, September 19, 2007 — “I am saddened to hear of the tragic death of Marcos Manuel Souberville, the Public Security Secretary of the state of Hidalgo, yet another victim in Mexico's fight against organized crime.

“I send my sincere condolences and those of my colleagues at the Embassy to Mr. Souberville's family and friends. Despite his tragic death, our two governments remain committed in this shared battle. The fight will go on.”

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