Overview
- The United States gave Mexican authorities a list naming more than two dozen suspected Russian operatives working under diplomatic cover, according to the New York Times.
- U.S. officials say the López Obrador government was briefed in 2022 and that accredited personnel also remained in place under President Claudia Sheinbaum without expulsions.
- Beginning in 2023, Mexico allowed U.S. input on Russian diplomatic accreditations, leading to some denials for new requests while previously accredited officials stayed.
- The U.S. embassy in Mexico City appointed a Russia watcher and France created a disinformation post as allied missions increased monitoring of Russian activity.
- The reporting describes intensified espionage and coordinated disinformation efforts launched from Mexico after 2022, with tourism hubs cited as useful cover for operatives.