Mexico Roundup: Diving World Cup, arrest of former Ecuador vice president, cyberbullying
Mexico-Venezuela immigration repatriation pact
The governments of Mexico and Venezuela have signed an immigration repatriation pact, as announced in a statement by the Venezuelan government. The agreement is aimed at protecting Venezuelan nationals residing in Mexico. President Nicolás Maduro highlighted the accord's significance during discussions at the VIII Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto represented the Bolivarian Government, while his Mexican counterpart, Alicia Bárcena, signed on behalf of Mexico, reports local media El Universal.
Arrest of former Ecuador vice president
The Government of Mexico has firmly rejected Ecuador's request to enter the Mexican embassy in Quito and arrest Jorge Glas, former vice president during Rafael Correa's presidency. Foreign Minister Alicia Bárcena emphasized that allowing such action would violate diplomatic immunity and set a dangerous precedent. Bárcena reiterated Mexico's stance, stating that the embassy is protected by diplomatic immunity and that Ecuador's request cannot be entertained, reports local media Informador.
Diving World Cup
The Mexican delegation at the Diving World Cup in Montreal secured Mexico's second medal in the competition. Alejandra Orozco and Gabriela Agúndez showcased remarkable skill and executed dives of quality and difficulty, earning them a well-deserved spot on the podium. The duo's synchronised performance in the 10m platform final earned them a total score of 297.84, clinching third place, reports local media El Universal. Great Britain took the silver and China secured the gold with a total score of 368.82.
Cyberbullying
The plenary session of the Senate of the Republic is set to approve a reform aimed at implementing prevention policies against cyberbullying targeting minors, given the rise in reported cases and dedicated networks facilitating this crime. The Digital Rights Commission has endorsed a draft decree aimed at promoting a violence-free online environment. The proposed policies aim to safeguard the rights of children and adolescents in the digital realm, ensuring their safe access to online platforms, local media Informador reported. Senator Ruth López Hernández, president of the commission, highlighted that the decree includes measures for prevention, protection, and punishment of any actions violating children's rights in terms of privacy, security, and dignity online.
Mexico qualifies for Paris 2024
Mexico celebrated two podium finishes on March 2, adding to its sporting achievements. Mexico claimed two bronze medals at the inaugural Diving World Cup in Montreal, Canada. Osmar Olvera and Rodrigo Diego secured their Olympic ticket for Paris 2024 with a bronze medal performance, scoring 409.71 in the synchronised diving event, local media Excelsior reported. China took gold in both events, with the United Kingdom claiming silver.
