The US Department of State has begun a review of the 53 Mexican consulates operating in its territory, which could lead to the closure of some offices.
According to a Trump administration official cited by CBS News, the review is part of a strategy to align US foreign policy with the administration's priorities. Secretary of State Marco Rubio could order the closure of some offices.
The move comes amid rising bilateral tensions, including the request for the arrest of ten Sinaloa officials and the death of two CIA agents in an accident in Culiacán last month.
President Claudia Sheinbaum denied on Friday, May 8, that the consulates engage in political activities in the United States. She stated that their role is to protect Mexican citizens and noted that her government has not received official information about the review.
