Los Angeles Consul's Urgent Message to Mexicans Amidst Immigration Raids

Los Angeles Consul Issues Urgent Advice Amidst Immigration Crackdown Los Angeles, CA – June 8, 2025 – Following recent immigration enforcement actions in Los Angeles, Consul General Carlos Gonzalez Gutierrez has released a video message offering crucial guidance to Mexican nationals. The Consul's message highlights the importance of calm and respectful conduct during interactions with authorities. "Due to the recent immigration operations in Los Angeles," stated Gonzalez Gutierrez, "I want to inform you of the following: We are aware of the detention of almost 50 immigrants, many of them Mexican." He further emphasized the increased arrests of migrants attending immigration court appointments. Gonzalez Gutierrez also stressed the proactive efforts of the consulate, stating, "By order of the President of the Republic and the Secretary of Foreign Relations, staff from the Mexican consulates in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Santa Ana are visiting detention centers to actively seek out detained Mexican citizens." The Consul urged individuals facing immigration court dates to consult with their immigration attorneys beforehand. He concluded with a message of support, "Your Mexican Consulate is here to help you. You are not alone." The Consul's message provides a critical resource for Mexican nationals in Los Angeles and surrounding areas, offering reassurance and practical advice during a challenging time.