United States | State Department dedicates new U.S. Embassy Mexico City

On Dec. 17, 2024, officials from the State Department and Mexican government dedicated the new U.S. Embassy Mexico City.

Key Points:

• The new U.S. Embassy Mexico City is designed to accommodate the operational demands of one of the largest U.S. diplomatic missions globally.
• The facility will consolidate 39 government agencies and over 1,700 staff currently based in different locations in Mexico City.
• The expanded consular section, supported by industry-leading technology, will expedite the experience of hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
• More information about the new embassy can be found here.

Additional Information: The new embassy is a significant investment in Mexico City, Mission Mexico, North America and the Western Hemisphere and is designed to support one of the United States’ most significant diplomatic missions. The project has invested $310 million into the local economy and generated 2,500 jobs — 1,800 of which were in Mexico City. The facility is a model of optimal building performance, the new embassy integrates advanced security, sustainability, resilience and accessibility features.

This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group.

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