Yuma, Arizona Incident Involving Mexican National Guard

Jose Sanchez, a resident of Yuma, is raising concerns after an encounter with the Mexican National Guard at a border crossing between Mexico and Arizona. He reported being stopped and asked to exit his vehicle.

During the 15 minutes his truck was searched, Sanchez claimed that $20 in cash and some coins, which had been given to him for his work commitment, were taken. This situation is prompting questions about the effectiveness of deploying troops at the border for security purposes.

As part of an agreement between then-President Trump and the Mexican President, these troops have been stationed along the border.

“When I got back to my car, I saw the certificate on the floor. I thought about the coins and checked, but they weren’t there,” Sanchez explained.

Sanchez had recently traveled to Mexico to visit his mother in the hospital, hoping to cheer her up by showing her the award he received. He never expected that security personnel would take his belongings during the border encounter.

He mentioned that the guard stopped him because he was allegedly playing Narcocorrido music too loudly. Although Sanchez does not listen to that genre, he suspects it was merely a pretext for the search.

In various regions of Mexico, authorities are intensifying efforts against Narco Corrido, a type of music that often glorifies drug cartels.

Sanchez was prepared to retrieve his stolen items but ultimately found that wasn’t necessary. After sharing his experience on Facebook, his post gained significant traction, catching the attention of both the Mexican media and national security officials.

Following the incident, officials reached out to Sanchez to apologize and assured him that his belongings would be returned.

While Sanchez believes that not all Mexican troops are representative of the actions of one individual, he emphasizes the significance of recognizing such tactics. “Be cautious about what I say. If anything happens, make sure to speak up,” he advised.