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Mexico: Gov. files lawsuits to hold gun manufacturers and dealers responsible for facilitating the trafficking of weapons
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Mexico: A trial court in Arizona ruled that the Mexican government may proceed in its case against US gun dealers
A trial court in Arizona accepted Mexico’s case against US gun dealers, these are accused of gun trafficking that contribute to bloodshed in Mexico.
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USA: Mexico's lawsuit against US gun manufacturers for facilitating weapons trafficking can move forward, appeals court rules
US appeals court has ruled that Mexico's $10 billion lawsuit against American gun manufacturers for trafficking of weapons to drug cartels at the US-Mexico border can move forward despite federal law protecting firearms industry from lawsuits over their products' misuse.
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México: Corte falla a favor de México en demanda contra fabricantes de armas en EE.UU.
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Mexico: International Commission of Jurists and Due Process of Law Foundation submit opinion on corporate responsibility and private firearm ownership to Inter-American Court of Human Rights
The two organisations submitted legal comments in response to Mexico's request for an Advisory Opinion from the Court. The Court is expected to issue its Advisory Opinion in 2024.
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Mexico: U.S. judge canceled hearing on $10 billion lawsuit to hold gun manufacturers responsible for facilitating arms trafficking
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Mexico: Gov. urges US court to revive lawsuit seeking to hold gun manufacturers responsible for facilitating the trafficking of weapons
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Mexico launches appeal in suit against US gun manufacturers
"Mexico has filed an appeal in a civil lawsuit against U.S.-based gun manufacturers...looking to crack down on the trafficking of weapons to powerful drug cartels."
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Mexico appeals dismissal of lawsuit against US-based gun manufacturers
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Mexico files 2nd lawsuit against arms dealers in US