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Bipartisan U.S.-Mexico congressional caucus launches amid diplomatic strain
- A bipartisan U.S. House caucus on U.S.–Mexico ties launched, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro and Rep. Rudy Yakym.
- The AMLC backs the caucus as a leadership group to elevate Mexican American leadership and cooperation.
- The launch comes amid a State Department review of all 53 Mexican consulates in the United States.
- Ten inaugural members span both parties, including Rep. Pete Aguilar and Rep. Veronica Escobar.
- Castro described the caucus as relevant for border, trade, migration and security cooperation.
- Mexico’s consular network is the largest foreign consular network in the United States.
- AMLC leaders highlighted the link between Mexico’s partnership and U.S. economic strength.
- Officials stressed that cross-border collaboration should transcend politics.
- The caucus aims to deepen collaboration across agriculture, immigration and counter-narcotics.
- The AMLC positions itself as a supporting force for the caucus’s work.
- The launch took place amid broader debates on border and security policy between the U.S. and Mexico.
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