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2023-07-01 21:28:41

By Publimetro Mexico July 1, 2023 at 12:31 p.m.

In relation to Law SB1718, signed on May 10, 2023 by the Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, which is expected to enter into force on July 1, the Government of Mexico, through the General Consulate of Mexico in Miami and The Consulate of Mexico in Orlando expresses its rejection of measures that lead to acts of discrimination and racial profiling.

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Although the Government of Mexico respects the state legislative processes and measures in the United States of America, it is considered that SB1718 will affect the human rights of thousands of Mexican children, exacerbating hostile environments that can lead to hate acts or crimes. once morest the migrant community. This measure does not reflect their valuable contribution to the economy, society and culture of Florida, and the country.

Criminalization is not the way to solve the phenomenon of undocumented immigration. The existence of transnational labor markets, as well as the intensity of commercial and tourist ties between Mexico and Florida, cannot be ignored by measures inspired by sentiments of xenophobia and white nationalism.

Policies of this nature also have a strong impact on the bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States, as they show the reluctance of certain actors to identify joint solutions that invite collaboration. Both countries have made an effort to jointly build paths of tolerance, security and respect, from which SB1718 distances them, provoking feelings of intimidation and fear in the migrant community.

The Government of Mexico, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE), will use all the resources at its disposal to defend the rights and dignity of Mexican people in Florida. Our assistance, consular protection and legal advice actions will be reinforced, and we will continue to look following the interests of our entire community, regardless of their immigration status.

With the support of civil society organizations active in the defense of human rights, Mexico will identify and register possible cases of violations of the rights of Mexican nationals. Likewise, it will inform the migrant community and disseminate the effects of Law SB1718 through community forums.

Mainly, through the 24-hour attention of the Center for Information and Attention to Mexican People (CIAM), the Government of Mexico will provide personalized guidance to affected people (1-520 623 7874), as well as through the Assistance Program Legal Assistance to Mexican Persons through External Legal Advice in the United States of America (PALE).

The training of consular personnel will be strengthened, emphasizing the scope of SB1718, the dissemination of messages and recommendations through the “Know and Exercise Your Rights” strategy that promotes knowledge of the basic rights of our community, in order to provide support from the most high level of legal actions taken by victims of acts of harassment, violence, abuse, discrimination of all kinds, and racial profiling.

These actions are the spearhead of the Mexican Government’s strategy to demand respect for human rights and continue to ensure the interests and well-being of all Mexicans residing abroad, regardless of their immigration status.

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