Background and Relevance
The Mexican citizens Arlin Medrano Guzmán, Sol González Eguía, and Carlos Pérez Osorio are part of the Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla, which aims to deliver aid to Palestine. Their participation highlights Mexico’s commitment to humanitarian efforts and international solidarity.
SRE’s Response
The Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Relations (SRE) confirmed that the vessels carrying these Mexican citizens were intercepted by Israeli authorities and are being directed to the port of Ashdod.
Mauricio Escanero, Mexico’s ambassador to Israel, has maintained direct communication with the travelers since the beginning of their journey. Alongside consular services from the Mexican Embassy in Israel, he will ensure assistance and protection upon their arrival.
SRE’s Statement on Social Media
The SRE reiterated its call for the physical integrity and security of Mexican citizens to be respected, allowing them expedited access to consular interviews and ensuring their rapid repatriation in accordance with international law, particularly human rights and humanitarian law.
Mexican Embassy’s Actions
Earlier, the SRE reported that the Mexican embassy in Israel formally requested consular access and emphasized the importance of ensuring the rights and integrity of Mexican citizens at all times, in line with international law.
Since the flotilla’s departure from Barcelona on September 2, the SRE has maintained constant contact with regional embassies and the families of Mexican citizens aboard.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who are the Mexican citizens involved? Arlin Medrano Guzmán, Sol González Eguía, and Carlos Pérez Osorio are part of the Global Sumud humanitarian flotilla.
- What is the purpose of the Global Sumud flotilla? The flotilla aims to deliver aid to Palestine.
- What actions has the Mexican government taken? The SRE confirmed the interception and is ensuring assistance and protection for the Mexican citizens. The Mexican embassy in Israel requested consular access and emphasized respect for the citizens’ rights.
- What is the SRE’s stance on the situation? The SRE has called for the physical integrity and security of Mexican citizens to be respected, allowing expedited access to consular interviews and ensuring rapid repatriation in accordance with international law.
