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Minneapolis is experiencing days of high tension following a series of operations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that have resulted in violent arrests, massive protests, and clashes with law enforcement.
The situation escalated following a shooting that occurred during a immigration intervention, in which a woman identified as Renee Nicole Good was shot by a federal agent, an incident that sparked outrage and mobilizations across various parts of the city.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the agent fired after the woman allegedly tried to run him over with her vehicle. However, the incident has been harshly criticized by activists and community leaders, who denounce excessive use of force and demand an immediate halt to immigration raids in the area.
In the days that followed, Minneapolis has been the scene of violent clashes, the use of tear gas, shouts, and dozens of arrests, both of protesters and during the ICE operations themselves.
Videos reported by the Telemundo network show scenes of great tension, including an incident at a gas station where agents broke the window of a car to pull out the driver and pin him to the pavement, as well as another arrest in the middle of the street where several agents pounced on a man in front of onlookers.
The federal government's response has been to reinforce the presence of immigration authorities. According to official reports cited by the referenced media outlet, around 1,000 additional agents have been deployed in Minneapolis and nearby areas, a decision that has heightened fear among the immigrant community and sparked new protests in Minneapolis and Saint Paul.
Minnesota has a significant immigrant population, and these events have rekindled the debate regarding the enforcement of immigration laws, public safety, and the respect for civil rights.
While volunteers and community organizations are trying to alert immigrants about ongoing operations, local leaders warn that the increasing militarization of the streets deepens the divide between communities and federal agencies.
Mobilizations continue in a climate marked by political polarization and uncertainty, while the city remains on alert for the possibility of new confrontations.
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