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Sheinbaum assures that it is 'false' that Mexican consulates engage in politics in the U.S.
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Sheinbaum assures that it is 'false' that Mexican consulates engage in politics in the U.S.

From ABC Color · (3h ago) Spanish Critical tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has vehemently denied allegations that Mexican consulates in the U.S. are engaging in political activities.
  • She stated that the consulates' primary function is to protect and assist Mexican citizens abroad, performing duties such as issuing birth certificates and providing legal aid.
  • Sheinbaum's remarks come amid reports of a U.S. State Department review of Mexican consulates, which could potentially lead to the closure of some offices.

President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly refuted claims that Mexican consulates in the United States are involved in political activities, labeling such assertions as "completely false." Speaking from Mexico City, Sheinbaum underscored the vital role these diplomatic outposts play in safeguarding and supporting Mexican citizens residing in the U.S. Their functions, she explained, range from facilitating essential civil services like birth registrations and dual nationality processes to providing crucial assistance during immigration raids and detentions.

Esta idea de que los consulados mexicanos están haciendo política en Estados Unidos es completamente falsa

— Presidenta Claudia SheinbaumDenying allegations that Mexican consulates in the U.S. are engaging in political activities.

This strong denial comes in the wake of reports by CBS News, citing a U.S. official, that the U.S. Department of State has initiated a review of the 53 Mexican consulates operating within its borders. The implication that some offices might face closure, allegedly ordered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has prompted Mexico's firm stance. Sheinbaum asserted that her government has received no official notification of such a review and questioned its basis, emphasizing that the consulates' actions are consistent with the protective mandates of diplomatic missions worldwide.

Lo que hacen los consulados, que es su papel igual que el consulado de Estados Unidos en México o de otros países, pues siempre protegen a sus ciudadanos

— Presidenta Claudia SheinbaumExplaining the role of Mexican consulates in protecting Mexican citizens.

From Mexico's perspective, as articulated by President Sheinbaum and reported by ABC Color, the defense of these consulates is paramount. The narrative that they are interfering in U.S. politics is rejected outright; instead, their work is framed as a non-negotiable responsibility to protect Mexican nationals. This stance is particularly significant given recent bilateral tensions, including U.S. accusations of Mexican officials' links to drug cartels and the unresolved issue of alleged CIA agents' deaths on Mexican soil. Mexico's commitment to the principle of self-determination and its focus on defending its citizens abroad, rather than interfering in U.S. internal affairs, highlights a core tenet of its foreign policy, which often differs from the more interventionist approaches sometimes perceived from Western powers.

Nosotros no tenemos por qué influir en la política de Estados Unidos desde México. ¿Qué hacemos? Pues defendemos a los mexicanos que viven allá, porque es nuestra responsabilidad

— Presidenta Claudia SheinbaumStating Mexico's policy of protecting its citizens abroad without interfering in U.S. politics.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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