The investigation into the Feb. 11 incident at the Topo Chico prison in Monterrey, capital of north Nuevo Leon state, which left at least 49 inmates
dead, aims to uncover the causes of the massacre and identify those responsible,
whether prison staff or other inmates.
"I urge Mexican authorities to guarantee the right of the families to know the truth about what happened, to quickly identify those who died whose names
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said in a statement published by media outlets.
"The investigation should also lead to reparations for the victims and their families, including guarantees such an incident will not happen again and that
it will lead to a substantial improvement of the prison's conditions," he added.
Mendez had inspected Topo Chico in April of 2014 and warned prison officials of the precarious situation at the facility, including a lack of oversight that
generated an air of chaos and gave groups within the prison too much control.
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He also noted dilapidated facilities, unsanitary conditions and poor quality of food in a report he submitted to prison officials on April 27.
Nuevo Leon's state government on Saturday issued a statement on the incident, saying the clash occurred between two different criminal rings at the prison
that were allowed to operate, including drug trafficking, with the consent of
officials there.
State police have taken over the prison since the incident and relocated 233 of the inmates to other facilities, according to the office of Gov. Jaime
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SYDNEY, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Bank of China (BOC) celebrated the 75th anniversary of its Sydney branch on Friday at an illustrious event attended by
numerous Chinese and Australian dignitaries.
For those on hand, the event signified a great deal more than the bank's incredible success over the decades, for many the milestone represented the
enduring friendship and strengthening relations of the two nations.
When explaining the fascinating history of the BOC branch, Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Philip Lowe described the anniversary as "a story of
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"One can only imagine it must have been a difficult and stressful time, but true to Australia's welcoming nature, especially for those in need, the visa was
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Shortly after the Chinese bank's inception down under, the then Reserve Bank governor Hugh Armitage wrote a letter to the branch.
"I feel sure that the entry of your bank, into the Australian banking system will not only be of great value in facilitating business relationships between
China and Australia but it will also help to foster the increasing bond of
friendship between our respective countries."
For Lowe, "75 years later this statement remains just as true as it was in 1942, despite the tremendous changes we have seen in both of our countries."
From somewhat humble beginnings as the first Chinese bank to operate in Australia, the BOC has been a remarkable success and has steadily increased its
size and business scope.
"The Bank of China now has 10 branches in Australia and its assets in Australia have grown by 37 billion Australian dollars (29.94 billion U.S.
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"Sydney's branch is also the first Chinese bank in Australia to issue banking cards, supporting both Australian dollars and RMB and successfully issued the
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As well, the branch now holds the distinction of being appointed as Australia's RMB clearing center, making it easier for various Australian and
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"The story of the branch mirrors the development of China-Australia relations which have grown from strength to strength over the past 45 years," he added.
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Former prime minister Bob Hawke also shared the emotional sentiments of Cheng and he congratulated the bank on its long and proud history down under.
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