One would think that the U.S. would have some pull with Mexican authorities. They should have enough influence to get Mexico to free someone who is guilty of no crime. Thus far, we haven't exerted much influence to free Jon Hammar, who was arrested by Mexican authorities for possession of a weapon restricted for use to Mexico’s armed forces. The weapon was a shotgun that belonged to his great-grandfather and has been in the family for more than sixty years.
The U.S. border agent told him it was okay to take the gun across the border. That did not prove to be the case, as Hammar has been rotting in dangerous Mexican jails since August 13. Attempts have been made to extort his parents on the premise he will be freed. It looks as though the Mexican cartel has influence even in prisons.
How much time would it take for our Ambassador to Mexico to call the right people to get Hammar freed?
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