Mexico responds to U.S. return of notes on ICE agents, citing diplomatic concerns

Mexico has formally acknowledged the United States' return of diplomatic correspondence related to the conduct of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, particularly in cases involving the deaths of Mexican nationals in U.S. custody. The Mexican Embassy in the United States reported that Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri held a meeting at the State Department in Washington.

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This is a communication addressed to the private company operating said center, urging it to adhere to applicable protocols and fully respect the human rights of those under its care.

This diplomatic engagement is part of Mexico's ongoing efforts this week to communicate with U.S. authorities, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE. The discussions centered on the recent deaths of Mexican individuals held at the Adelanto detention center in California. During the meeting, Ambassador Lazzeri clarified the scope of a cease and desist letter previously issued.

"This is a communication addressed to the private company operating said center, urging it to adhere to applicable protocols and fully respect the human rights of those under its care," Lazzeri stated. The embassy emphasized that the letter was issued under the consular protection function recognized by the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, with full respect for U.S. laws and institutions.

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Mexico takes note of the return of said communication and notes that the concerns that motivated them have been formally raised through diplomatic channels, both in today's meeting and in the meetings held during the week with DHS and ICE.

Mexico noted the return of the communication, confirming that the concerns prompting it have been officially presented through diplomatic channels. This includes the recent meeting and prior discussions with DHS and ICE. Mexico affirmed its commitment to closely follow each case and collaborate with U.S. authorities based on principles of mutual respect, shared responsibility, trust, and non-subordinate cooperation.

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Mexico will continue to closely monitor each case and work in coordination with U.S. authorities under the principles of respect for sovereignty, shared responsibility, mutual trust, and cooperation without subordination.