The Embassy of Mexico in
London
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is the
diplomatic mission
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of
Mexico
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in the
United Kingdom
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.
Mexico also maintains a building at 8
Halkin Street
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in
Belgravia
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which serves as the Ambassador’s Official Residence.
In 2011 a pro-
Zapatista demonstration was held at the embassy, with the Mexican tricolour being replaced with the Zapatista flag.
The embassy building in St George's Street, together with its neighbour, is
Grade II listed
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.
Ambassador
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United Kingdom
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.
Gallery
Embassy of Mexico in London 1.jpg, The Embassy
File:Embassy of Mexico in London 2.jpg, Plaque outside the embassy in English
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* English people
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and Spanish
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File:Embassy of Mexico in London 3.jpg, The Mexican flag
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and Coat of arms
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above the entrance
File:Annexe of the Mexican embassy in Halkin Street 03.JPG, Residence of the Mexican Ambassador in London
See also
*
Foreign relations of Mexico
*
List of diplomatic missions of Mexico
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*
Secretariat of Foreign Affairs
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Mexico currently has 80 embassies, 3 ...
References
External links
Official siteMexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs
{{Diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom
Mexico
Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...
London
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Mexico–United Kingdom relations
Mexico
Mexico (Spanish: México), officially the United Mexican States, is a country in the southern portion of North America. It is bordered to the north by the United States; to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; to the southeast by Guatema ...
Grade II listed buildings in the City of Westminster