MEMORANDUM **
Alejandro Perez Castillo, a native and citizen of Mexico, petitions for review of the Board of Immigration Appeals’ order dismissing his appeal from an immigration judges decision denying his application for withholding of removal and relief under the Convention Against Torture (“CAT”) and denying his motion to terminate proceedings. We have jurisdiction under 8 U.S.C. § 1252. We review for substantial evidence the agencys factual findings. Zehatye v. Gonzales, 453 F.3d 1182, 1184-85 (9th Cir. 2006). We deny the petition for review.
In his opening brief, Perez Castillo does not raise any challenge to the agencys determination that he did not suffer past persecution in Mexico. See Lopez-Vasquez v. Holder, 706 F.3d 1072, 1079-80 (9th Cir. 2013) (issues not specifically raised and argued in a partys opening brief are waived). Substantial evidence supports the agencys determination that Perez Castillo failed to establish the harm he fears in Mexico would be on account of a protected ground. See Zetino v. Holder, 622 F.3d 1007, 1016 (9th Cir. 2010) (an applicants “desire to be free from harassment by criminals motivated by theft or random violence by gang members bears no nexus to a protected ground”). Thus, Perez Castillos withholding of removal claim fails.
In his opening brief, Perez Castillo also does not raise any challenge to the agencys denial of CAT relief or the denial of his motion to terminate. See Lopez-Vasquez, 706 F.3d at 1079-80.
As stated in the courts September 9, 2019 order, the temporary stay of removal remains in place until issuance of the mandate.
PETITION FOR REVIEW DENIED.