The Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) affirmed that Mexico's consular network should not be used as a political refuge or a mechanism to reward party loyalty, pointing out alleged irregularities in recent appointments made by the federal government. In a press release, the party stated that the political use of consulates constitutes a distortion of the Mexican Foreign Service and a violation of the principle of state neutrality. According to the PRI, the function of the consular network is to protect and assist Mexicans residing abroad, so it considers that its use for political purposes affects the country's representation and attention to the migrant community. The document warns that these practices could weaken international confidence and Mexico's institutional image. The consular network was created to protect and assist Mexicans outside the country, not to become a political refuge or a platform to reward party loyalty. It added that the appointment of profiles without a diplomatic trajectory represents a break with the professionalism that has historically characterized the Mexican Foreign Service. PRI specifically questioned the appointment of Rutilio Escandón as Consul General of Mexico in Miami, as well as other recent cases in different cities in the United States, considering that they are profiles with partisan ties and no experience in foreign policy. The press release also mentions appointments made in past administrations that, in the party's opinion, set a precedent for the political use of embassies and consulates. When the government sends questionable profiles abroad, it risks international confidence, weakens the protection of our migrants, and damages the country's image. Likewise, it reported that it will analyze the presentation of complaints in the corresponding instances in the United States, considering that these appointments may have implications beyond the national sphere. The party reiterated its position that diplomatic representation must respond to the interest of the Mexican state and not to partisan criteria, and maintained that it will continue to position itself on the issue in the corresponding institutional and public spaces.
