BajaNomad - Female police chief in Mexico may seek U.S. asylum

Female police chief in Mexico may seek U.S. asylum

DENNIS - 3-4-2011 at 11:00 AM

A 20-year-old college student hired as police chief of a Mexican border town is reportedly seeking asylum in the United States.

Marisol Valles Garcia "received death threats from a criminal group that wanted to force her to work for them," a relative told AFP news service on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity. She "went to the United States along with two relatives and will seek asylum."

..Andres Morales, a spokesman for the town of Praxedis G. Guerrero, said Valles Garcia was expected back at work on Monday after taking some time off to deal with family matters.

"Right now, these are rumors," he said of the asylum report, according to the El Paso Times.

But he acknowledged that Valles Garcia had gone to the United States, saying it was to seek medical treatment for her infant son, who has a lung ailment.

"If she doesn't return to work (on Monday) she could be removed," the El Diario newspaper quoted Morales as saying, "though that would be up to the mayor."

Some reports said Valles Garcia left with her son and husband on Feb. 28, going across the border to Fort Hanc-ck, Texas.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which handles asylum requests, did not immediately return a call regarding whether Valles Garcia had sought asylum.

Valles Garcia became police chief in Praxedis G. Guerrero — home to some 10,000 people — after two other job candidates dropped out following the killing of the mayor and his son.

Now widely known as "the bravest woman in Mexico," she was studying criminology in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico's most violent city, when she was appointed last October.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41904784/ns/world_news-americas/...

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Cypress - 3-4-2011 at 11:02 AM

Smart lady!!!

mulegemichael - 3-4-2011 at 11:06 AM

it was only a matter of time....can't believe she lasted this long...

DENNIS - 3-4-2011 at 11:12 AM

I believe she lives by a master-plan.

mtgoat666 - 3-4-2011 at 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
A 20-year-old college student hired as police chief of a Mexican border town is reportedly seeking asylum in the United States.

Mexico is really screwed up. In what world does a 20-year-old have the maturity and experience to be police chief? 20-year-olds still suffer from teenage impulsiveness.
Seems that one of her more recent irrational impulsive decisions was to accept job as police chief

DENNIS - 3-4-2011 at 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by mtgoat666
Seems that one of her more recent irrational impulsive decisions was to accept job as police chief

Yeah, but....but...look at all the book and movie deals. Dumb like a Fox?

I think it's all planned. She's a cartel plant, sent north to infiltrate US LE, of course, after she completes college and goes to work in management for the DEA. :cool:

Von - 3-4-2011 at 11:57 AM

Oh gush i knew she wouldnt last! Same smelly stuff different day lol~Grow some beans! Stick it out!

Barry A. - 3-4-2011 at 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS

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Originally posted by mtgoat666
Seems that one of her more recent irrational impulsive decisions was to accept job as police chief

Yeah, but....but...look at all the book and movie deals. Dumb like a Fox?

:cool:

I think you "got it right", Dennis. :light:

Barry

Mexican Police Chief Quits, Flees to US

BillP - 3-4-2011 at 12:27 PM

Twenty-year-old Marisol Valles Garcia fled Mexico and is seeking asylum. That sure didn't take long. Problem is, you can run but you can't hide from the cartels.

Article

krafty - 3-4-2011 at 01:00 PM

Who cares? At least she did not become another "statistic"

Cypress - 3-4-2011 at 01:12 PM

Sweet!! May I have the pleasure of this dance?

surfer jim - 3-4-2011 at 05:15 PM

I hear the city of BELL GARDENS has an opening. :saint:

[Edited on 3-5-2011 by surfer jim]

Bajahowodd - 3-4-2011 at 05:25 PM

Make fun of it, if you will, but in some of those small towns, it doesn't take much to be Chief of Police.

That said, it appears that this story is a work in progress, because some sources claim that she went NOB for medical care for her child.

Bajahowodd - 3-4-2011 at 05:28 PM

The story is not yet over. Several sources say that she went NOB to get medical care for her hijo.

JESSE - 3-4-2011 at 06:02 PM

Not baja related

mcfez - 3-4-2011 at 06:02 PM

Yes...she sure was young to take on the task. .....and was taller in life than most guys I know! Too bad she got ran out.

DENNIS - 3-4-2011 at 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
The story is not yet over. Several sources say that she went NOB to get medical care for her hijo.

Wake up, Howard.

BillP - 3-4-2011 at 06:48 PM

I didn't see Dennis' post on the General Board when I posted this, my apologies to all.

Jesse, I took the liberty to post it here as there's other non-baja news posted here and I know there's quite a few folks that don't want to go to the urinating tournament that is the off topic board. My apology to you sir.

urinating tournament

mcfez - 3-4-2011 at 10:04 PM

Well defined :lol:

DENNIS - 3-5-2011 at 08:08 AM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
some sources claim that she went NOB for medical care for her child.

Jeeeezo...She herself is a child.

DENNIS - 3-5-2011 at 08:16 AM

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Originally posted by JESSE
Not baja related

Probably not, but it's part of the drama that influences all of Mexico, including Baja. We would do ourselves a disservice to ignore any part of it only because it runs into a state border.

I propose a new guideline.....if anywhere in a state, or a country, or even a continent, a Fish Taco is sold, it's Baja related.
That's the way Rick Bayless would have things....I'm sure.

BillP - 3-7-2011 at 12:13 PM

Looks like she's been fired for being AWOL

CNN link

Woooosh - 3-7-2011 at 04:01 PM

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Originally posted by BillP
Looks like she's been fired for being AWOL

CNN link

You think they have a replacement lined up? :?:

DENNIS - 3-7-2011 at 04:07 PM

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Originally posted by Woooosh
You think they have a replacement lined up? :?:

No need. She can do the job online. I mean...what did she do?
Nothing. Had she done anything, she'd be dead.

Dave - 3-7-2011 at 04:09 PM

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Originally posted by BillP
Looks like she's been fired for being AWOL

You can fire a Mexican for not showing up for work?

Since when? :rolleyes:

Woooosh - 3-7-2011 at 04:24 PM

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Originally posted by Dave

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Originally posted by BillP
Looks like she's been fired for being AWOL

You can fire a Mexican for not showing up for work?

Since when? :rolleyes:

OMG!

DENNIS - 3-14-2011 at 08:14 AM

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Originally posted by bajaeng
May sound funny, but there is some actual truth to this question.

Actually, a lot of truth.

DENNIS - 3-14-2011 at 08:18 AM

I just aquired a copy of all Mexico Labor Laws, English and Spanish.

I'll start a thread a bit later and show everybody what it's all about. It is the most available source of law here that I have seen.....most fields.

monoloco - 3-14-2011 at 10:30 AM

A friend of mine was put into a catch22 situation when one of his tour boat captains was drinking on the job, under Mexican maritime law that was illegal but under Mexican labor law that was not grounds for termination.

Looking forward to it

Dave - 3-14-2011 at 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by DENNIS
I just aquired a copy of all Mexico Labor Laws, English and Spanish.

I'll start a thread a bit later and show everybody what it's all about.

Your average tourist or expat has no idea how efd up Mexican labor law really is.

The #1 reason why Mexico is, and will remain the America's stepchild.

DENNIS - 3-14-2011 at 01:10 PM

Welllll....OK. I'll do this now.
There's a bi-national attorney in TJ named Glenn McBride. I'll let him introduce himself:

http://www.glennmcbride.com/

Glenn offers Mexican Law in three forms...PDF File, CD, and print. I came across his site a while back:

http://www.mexicanlaws.com/

I recently ordered and received his publication of the Mexico Labor Laws, 265 pages [+-] in two languages. The price for this section of law is $120 dollars and just to answer a million old questions, I would have paid more.

Other areas of law which he covers are listed on his site and once you start digging around, you'll see the value of his hard work offered here. "Everything you ever wondered about the laws of Mexico."

He also practices Immigration Law and in the future I would like to see an "Ask Glenn" forum here for the many questions that come up and remain unanswered.

It has to be kept in mind that Glenn is a professional and not primarily concerned with handing out free advice. It would be up to him to strike his balance.

Later today, I'll give this topic it's own thread. Right now, it's beer time.

LaloinBaja - 3-15-2011 at 02:55 PM

Anyone really surprised?? Hope she and her family will survive Lalo