The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously rejected Mexico's lawsuit against American gun manufacturers, ruling that the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) shields them from liability. teleSUR
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00:00And the United States Supreme Court rejected the Mexican government's 10 billion U.S. dollars lawsuit against firearms manufacturers for contributing to the armed violence of drug trafficking cartels.
00:12Judge Elena Kagan alleged that the Mexican lawsuit does not credibly prove that the companies have directly aided and abetted the illegal sale of weapons to criminal groups.
00:25The decision made by the U.S. entity protected manufacturers from liability when products are used in criminal acts.
00:32In this sense, Mexico argues that these negligent commercial practices of the manufacturers are poorly regulated and facilitate trafficking in Mexican territory, fueling violence and suffering in the country.