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The Embassy of Mexico in
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is the
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of
Mexico Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundar ...
in the
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. Mexico also maintains a building at 8
Halkin Street Halkin Street is a street in Belgravia, London, running south-west to north-east from the north-east corner of Belgrave Square to Grosvenor Place. Notable buildings include Forbes House, Belgravia, Forbes House, a Grade II-listed detached man ...
in
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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
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.


Ambassador

The Ambassador of Mexico to the Court of St James is the highest ranking diplomatic representative of the United Mexican States to the
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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
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File:Embassy of Mexico in London 3.jpg, The Mexican
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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

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Foreign relations of Mexico The foreign relations of Mexico (''United Mexican States'') are directed by the President of Mexico, President of the United Mexican States and managed through the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (Mexico), Secretariat of Foreign Affairs. The prin ...
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List of diplomatic missions of Mexico Mexico's foreign service started in 1822, the year after the signing of the Treaty of Cordoba which marked the beginning of Mexico's independence. In 1831, legislation was passed that underpinned the establishment of diplomatic representations w ...
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Secretariat of Foreign Affairs The Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (, ''SRE'', lit: Secretariat of External Relations) is the government department responsible for Mexico's foreign affairs. Mexico currently has 80 embassies, 33 consulates-general, 35 consulates, 1 representa ...


References


External links


Official siteMexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs
{{Diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom
Mexico Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundar ...
London London is the Capital city, capital and List of urban areas in the United Kingdom, largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, with a population of in . London metropolitan area, Its wider metropolitan area is the largest in Wester ...
Mexico–United Kingdom relations
Mexico Mexico, officially the United Mexican States, is a country in North America. It is the northernmost country in Latin America, and borders the United States to the north, and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast; while having maritime boundar ...
Grade II listed buildings in the City of Westminster