U.S. Ambassador to Mexico on January 8, 2025?
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U.S. Opens $1 Billion Solar Embassy in Mexico City, Largest Mission with 1,400 Staff
Dec 18, 2024, 12:11 AM
The United States inaugurated its new embassy in Mexico City on December 17, 2024, marking a significant milestone in bilateral relations. The embassy, located in the Miguel Hidalgo area, is the largest U.S. diplomatic mission worldwide, with an investment exceeding $1 billion and employing 1,400 staff. Outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, emphasized the importance of the U.S.-Mexico partnership, highlighting shared goals in security, migration, and combating issues like fentanyl trafficking. Salazar criticized divisive policies such as border walls and stressed the Biden administration's vision of cooperation and equality. The new embassy, which operates using solar energy, symbolizes enduring ties between the two nations, despite political uncertainties, including the impending presidency of Donald Trump. The facility, spanning over 46,000 square meters, is expected to be fully operational by 2025. Salazar, who will leave his post on January 7, 2025, expressed optimism about continued collaboration and welcomed his successor, Ron Johnson. The inauguration ceremony featured performances by Amalia Hernández's Folkloric Ballet of Mexico, underscoring the cultural ties between the two nations.
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