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US Note Demands Jenkins Release From Mexican Authorities
The United States delivers a formal note to Mexico City demanding the release of William O. Jenkins, a U S consular agent jailed amid disputes over jurisdiction and alleged false testimony. The note argues Mexico must show cause for detention and asserts U S insistence on due process and impartial treatment. It rebuts Mexican penal law arguments and emphasizes the victim’s status and rights under international practice. The text also summarizes the Mexican response defending its sovereignty and judicial separation.
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