The Mexican authorities have accused US gun manufacturers of designing firearms specifically for organised crime groups.
The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Relations (SRE) said these types of firearms are considered a “status symbol by criminals”.
The ministry added that around half a million weapons enter Mexico illegally every year with 70 percent coming from the US.
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Among the range of guns promoted with certain Mexican motifs, Colt produces the Emiliano Zapata 1911 in honour of the revolutionary who was a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. The gun sells for around USD 2,999.
Colt also manufactures the .38 ‘El Jefe De Jefes’ (‘The Boss of Bosses’), a 24 carat gold-plated gun featuring pre-Hispanic figures and skulls, selling for around USD 3,999.
The SRE also referenced the Colt ‘Super El Grito’ (‘The Super Cry’, likely referring to the so-called Cry of Dolores, which triggered the Mexican War of Independence) in a social media post.
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Pablo Monroy Conesa, legal consultant for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), referenced Colt in a tweet and asked “what is the target market for this company?” The tweet was retweeted by Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Last August, the Mexican government, through the Foreign Ministry, launched a lawsuit against 11 gun manufacturers at the Massachusetts District Court.
The companies concerned are expected to respond to the Mexican government’s demands on 22nd November. There will be a debate on the illegal arms trade at the United Nations Security Council, chaired by Mexico for the month, on the same day.