Ramos v. Ashcroft
Ramos v. Ashcroft
Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM
Elvia Leonor Ramos, a native and citizen of Guatemala, petitions for review of
Substantial evidence supports the BIA’s conclusion that Ramos failed to establish a well-founded fear of future persecution. Ramos’ testimony that her brother-in-law was killed by guerrillas in 1993, and that she fears returning because of threats to her family does not compel a contrary finding. See Arriaga-Barrientos v. INS, 937 F.2d 411, 414 (9th Cir. 1991) (allegations of isolated violence against family members is not enough to establish a well-founded fear of persecution).
As Ramos failed to satisfy the standard for asylum, she necessarily failed to satisfy the more stringent standard for withholding of removal. See Pedro-Mateo v. INS, 224 F.3d 1147, 1150 (9th Cir. 2000).
Ramos’ contention that the BIA erred in taking administrative notice of changed country conditions is without merit because the country conditions report was entered into evidence.
PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.
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