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Written question asked by Lord Dodds of Duncairn (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Mexico: Christianity

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Government of Mexico on the protection of the Christian and indigenous communities displaced in May by organised criminal violence in Guerrero State.

Answer

I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 8 June in response to Question 5388 - which for ease of reference is reproduced below:

The UK is committed to promoting freedom of religion or belief and to the freedom of expression globally. We are concerned by reports of violence against indigenous and rural communities in Mexico. Any violence against indigenous communities must be fully investigated. We regularly engage with the Mexican authorities and civil society on the issue of the protection of civilians, as well as with the UN in Mexico on the effective investigation of crimes against human rights defenders.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL548
Session
2026-27
Related items
Mexico: Religious Freedom
Monday, 8 June 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Organised crime Religious freedom Indigenous peoples Christianity Mexico
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