U.S. returns diplomatic notes to Mexico, advises official channels

The U.S. Department of State returned diplomatic correspondence to Mexico's ambassador, Roberto Lazzeri, regarding actions taken by U.S. agents operating within the United States. Michael Kozak, a senior official in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, met with Lazzeri in Washington. Kozak returned Mexico's letters, which reportedly aimed to direct the actions of U.S. government personnel on U.S. sovereign territory. He advised Mexico to voice its concerns through established diplomatic channels, as is customary.

This interaction follows recent protests from Mexico regarding the treatment of migrants. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that previous protest letters have yielded no results. The Mexican ambassador and a designated undersecretary for North America have been actively engaging with U.S. officials, including the acting director of ICE, to address concerns about deceased migrants in U.S. custody or during operations.

The diplomatic exchange occurs against a backdrop of significant bilateral tension. Mexico relies heavily on the U.S. as its primary trading partner, with 80% of its exports destined for the U.S. market under a free trade agreement. However, relations are strained by suspicions that the FBI may have been involved in the abduction of a prominent cartel leader, an act that Mexico views as a violation of its sovereignty. The Mexican government has also communicated its actions following the announcement of potential legal complaints over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.

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Kozak returned Mexico’s letters that purport to direct the actions of U.S. Government personnel operating in U.S. sovereign territory. SBO Kozak also…