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August 5, 2021

Mexican Government Sues Glock, Colt and Other Gunmakers in U.S. Federal Court
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Mexico's government has filed a landmark lawsuit in a federal court in
Massachusetts, seeking to hold 10 U.S.-based firearms companies
accountable for Mexico's epidemic of gun violence. Gun manufacturers
named in the suit include Smith & Wesson, Colt and Glock. It's the first
time U.S. gunmakers have been sued by a foreign government. Mexican
Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard announced the lawsuit Wednesday.

Marcelo Ebrard: "The companies named in the lawsuit should provide
compensation to Mexico for the damages caused by their negligent
practices. The amount in this case will be determined by the judge."

Over 300,000 people have been killed since Mexico launched its
U.S.-backed war on drugs in 2006.


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