*Mexican Ministry of Foreign Relations says U.S. proposal violates agreements and is discriminatory.
By Once Noticias. Mexican Press Agency.
Mexico’s Minister of Foreign Relations Juan Ramón de la Fuente announced that a letter has been sent to the U.S. government to oppose the Republican bill to tax remittances.
The Foreign Minister reported that both the Mexican government’s position and the statement issued by the Senate’s Standing Commission have been sent through institutional channels.
“We have instructions to closely monitor the process in the coming days, and we will continue to take actions as directed by President Sheinbaum,” the Foreign Minister explained.
Sheinbaum reiterated her opposition to the potential measure, emphasizing that it would violate human rights and mutual agreements between Mexico and the United States.
“We do not agree with this tax proposed by the Republicans; it is discriminatory and violates a treaty signed between Mexico and the United States,” said the President.
She noted that this stance by U.S. legislators affects not only Mexico but also migrants from all countries who send remittances to their home countries.
Sheinbaum explained that the proposed legislation has already passed through two committees and is expected to reach the House of Representatives —equivalent to Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies—tomorrow and would later move to the Senate.
Additional Actions by the Mexican Government
In addition to the letters that were sent, the President reported that next week, Mexico’s Ambassador to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma, will hold meetings with various Mexican-American organizations to explain why the initiative is inappropriate.
“Furthermore, a commission from the Senate, with representatives from all political parties and coordinated by the ambassador, will travel to speak with U.S. congresspersons, explaining to them that this is not a good idea. And we will also do our part in discussions with the U.S. government,” she added.
Sheinbaum concluded by saying that they will encourage Mexican immigrants to send personal letters to their congressional representatives and share them on social media, reminding the legislators that the proposed tax is discriminatory and violates mutual agreements.
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