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Mexico Evacuates 1,240 Citizens From Middle East as SRE Tightens Consular Security

The foreign ministry is focusing on safeguarding nationals and staff during continued oversight.

Overview

  • Most of those assisted were tourists located in the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Bahrain, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iran and Qatar.
  • The evacuations were carried out via secure routes that leveraged the gradual reopening of regional airspace.
  • Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente led a new virtual meeting with ambassadors to coordinate protections for residents and travelers.
  • Mexican missions were instructed to maintain close contact with local authorities and published consular phone lines, with Iran-related services operating from Azerbaijan.
  • The SRE says reinforced protection for evacuees, remaining nationals and diplomatic personnel is the priority, and it will continue monitoring and updating assistance.