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This Tuesday, the United States ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazarunveiled the commemorative plaque of the new US Embassy in Mexico City. This new construction will be the largest US diplomatic headquarters in the world and the total investment exceeds 1 billion dollars.
During the ceremony, according to the official statement, Ambassador Salazar highlighted that the new headquarters is “a powerful symbol of unity, hope and lasting ties between both nations”, and which stands as a “beacon of democratic values” that unite Mexico and the United States.
According to the diplomat, the work not only highlights the commercial relationship between both countries. “This project reflects the importance of our bilateral integration to make North America more prosperous and competitive”commented the ambassador.
In recent months, The United States reinforced its presence in Mexico with the inauguration of new consulates in Hermosillo, Guadalajara, Mérida and Nogales, with a total investment of more than US$2000 million.
The new headquarters is located in Mint Avenuebetween the Moneda and Calzada Legaria streetsin the Irrigación neighborhood, Miguel Hidalgo mayor’s office, in the Mexico City. This modern complex will be in a strategic locationclose to the center of the capital, which will facilitate access for visitors and diplomatic staff.
However, although the unveiling of the commemorative plaque marked a milestone in the bilateral relationship, The exact date on which the new embassy will begin operating has not yet been confirmed.. The institution indicated that it will provide updated information on the official opening when it is ready to receive the diplomatic corps and the general public.
The new embassy occupies a space of 49,000 square metersdistributed in seven floors. The architectural design, by the studios Billie Tsien and David Brody Bondincludes a modern and environmentally responsible structure. The building also incorporates systems for collecting rainwater and underground storage.
In addition, the new complex has an expanded consular space that includes 81 additional windows to speed up the flow of visitors. In this way, the design will allow visitors to enter the campus and wait for their appointments in specially designated areas, such as the plaza or waiting rooms.
The new headquarters will also be “a tribute to the greatness of Mexico and its people“, is indicated in the statement, with a art collection curated by the Office of Art in Embassies, part of the Office of Overseas Building Operations (OBO). It will include paintings, ceramics, textiles and sculptures by American and Mexican artists.
Furthermore, Salazar confirmed that the building was built in collaboration “by Mexican and American hands with effort, commitment and dedication.” “In the same way, together we build our shared future to make it more prosperous, secure and bright for our nations,” he added.
“It will serve as a meeting point to work together to deepen and expand our relationship. Beyond diplomacy, it will be a place for our nations to know each other better, understand each other more deeply, and build a shared future”, concluded the ambassador.
