The United States begins a review of Mexico’s consulates in the country, according to CBS News

Los Ángeles.- United States initiated a review of the 53 consulates that Mexico maintains in U.S. territory, a measure that could lead to the closure of some diplomatic offices amid growing tensions between both nations. According to reports released by US media and international agencies, the State Department, headed by Secretary Marco Rubio, is evaluating the operation of the Mexican consular network under the policy of “America First” promoted by President Donald Trump. The review occurs in a context marked by diplomatic differences between Washington and Mexico City, especially regarding migration issues, security, and alleged links of Mexican officials with criminal organizations.

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According to CBS News, U.S. authorities are studying whether some consular offices continue to align with the country’s foreign policy interests, which could lead to the closure of certain Mexican offices in the United States. Mexico has the largest consular network that a country maintains within another, with more than 50 consulates distributed in American cities, which provide legal, immigration, and assistance services to millions of Mexicans residing in that territory. The Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs had previously rejected accusations of alleged political interference from its consulates, calling those claims “unsubstantiated falsehoods.”