Mexican consulate stays out of the fray - Seattle

“At a time when immigration is among the issues dominating American politics ”” with Mexican immigrants playing a key role ”” the Seattle Consulate of Mexico keeps a low profile, all but invisible to most non-Mexicans here. It is one of five full foreign consulates in the Seattle area ”” and by far the busiest, with between 150 and 200 cases a day.

Among other things, the consulate issues visas to non-Mexicans and generally serves the interests of Mexican nationals in Washington and Alaska, regardless of immigration status.

It must refrain from interfering in the domestic policies of the United States.

So people who called its offices to inquire about immigration rallies and protests on Seattle streets last year and earlier this year, for example, were told the office was not involved in the events.”

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