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<p>In October 2018 the Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the UN, Lord Ahmad
of Wimbledon discussed human rights, including Freedom of Religion or Belief in Mexico
with the former Mexican Ambassador to the UK, now Deputy Foreign Minister. We work
closely with the Government of Mexico to support a broad human rights agenda. Through
the Prosperity Fund, we support the consolidation of Mexico's new criminal justice
and anti-corruption systems, by providing technical support to strengthen investigative
capacities. In November 2018, during Mexico's Universal Periodic Review, the UK made
recommendations to Mexico about accountability for human rights violations, independence
of the National Prosecutor's Office and on addressing impunity for violence against
human rights defenders.</p><p>Officials in our Embassy in Mexico City and ministers
have contact with Civil Society Groups, including Christian Solidarity Worldwide,
to help inform our understanding of the situation on the ground. Mexico has close
to universal access to basic education. We will continue to work with civil society
to identify when rare cases preventing this do occur and engage with the Mexican authorities
as part of our frequent conversations.</p>
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