After dozens of Mexicans left Chiapas due to violence and crossed the border into Guatemala, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) reported that, through the Mexican Embassy in Guatemala, assistance is being provided to the compatriots.
The SRE indicated that also, through the consulate in Quetzaltenango, support is being provided to Mexicans who are in the Department of Huehuetenango, in Guatemala, “providing immediate protection to women, children and elderly people.”
Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo confirmed on Wednesday that almost 600 Mexicans crossed the Guatemalan border in search of refuge, fleeing the violence that is ravaging southern Mexico.
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It was indicated that the Mexican ambassador in Guatemala, Romeo Ruiz Armento, is in permanent communication with the Guatemalan authorities, whom he thanked for their support and with whom he is following up on the situation to address the needs of Mexicans.
The Mexican consul in Quetzaltenango, Víctor Manuel Jiménez Segovia, moved to establish direct communication with the compatriots to resolve requests for consular assistance and protection, which range from health requirements, clothing and, in some cases, requests to return to Mexico.
Emergency telephones
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, headed by Alicia Bárcena, made available the emergency telephones of the Mexican Embassy in Guatemala (+502 5555 1266); the Mexican Consulate in Quetzaltenango (+502 4141 3066); the Mexican Consulate in Tecún Umán (+502 5544 8980); and the Mexican Consulate in Petén (+502 3017 4451), which operate 24 hours a day for immediate assistance.
The SRE reaffirmed its commitment to provide protection and safeguard the integrity of Mexicans abroad and remains attentive to the development of the situation.
Source: eluniversal
