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Viewing cable 07MEXICO6281, RECOMMENDATION TO UPGRADE CONSULATES NUEVO LAREDO,

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07MEXICO6281 2007-12-28 13:12 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Mexico
VZCZCXRO1164
RR RUEHCD RUEHGD RUEHHO RUEHMC RUEHNG RUEHNL RUEHRD RUEHRS RUEHTM
DE RUEHME #6281/01 3621312
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 281312Z DEC 07
FM AMEMBASSY MEXICO
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 0022
INFO RUEHXC/ALL US CONSULATES IN MEXICO COLLECTIVE
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 MEXICO 006281 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12598: NA 
TAGS: AMGT APER OPDC PREL MX
SUBJECT:  RECOMMENDATION TO UPGRADE CONSULATES NUEVO LAREDO, 
MATAMOROS, AND HERMOSILLO TO CONSULATES GENERAL 
 
1.  Summary and action request:  Mission Mexico has undertaken a 
thorough review of interests, missions, workloads, and staffing 
structures at all of its consulates.  As a result we recommend that 
three posts -- Nuevo Laredo, Matamoros and Hermosillo -- be formally 
redesignated as Consulates General vice Consulates.   We have 
determined that this new status would more accurately reflect the 
posts' current size and  responsibilities, and provide better parity 
with Mexican representation across the border in the U.S.  All three 
posts have border trade and security functions that will be better 
advanced by the Consulate General designation.  Post assesses that 
minimal costs associated with the upgrades can be absorbed in our 
existing budget.  Post anticipates no additional changes in rank and 
staffing beyond those already identified as part of anticipated 
growth in consular services (and which will proceed regardless of 
posts' designation).  ACTION REQUEST:  Per 2 FAM 130 guidance post 
requests that, if it concurs, WHA submit the request and 
post-specific recommendations to M for approval.  End Summary 
 
NUEVO LAREDO 
 
2.  Consulate Nuevo Laredo  was established in 1871 but has grown in 
size and complexity in recent years.   For reasons of trade, 
security, consular services and staffing it is important to 
designate  Nuevo Laredo a Consulate General.  Consulate Nuevo Laredo 
sits at the hub of four border crossings through which 38 percent of 
U.S.-Mexico trade passes.    On any given day 10,000 trucks and 1200 
railcars cross the border, posing prosperity opportunities and 
security challenges.  According to one report 700 of the Fortune 
1000 top companies move raw materials or products through Nuevo 
Laredo.   On the security front, we have more American citizens 
kidnapped or missing from the Nuevo Laredo area than from any other 
city in Mexico, and our advocacy on their behalf would be 
strengthened by designating the post a Consulate General (Mexico's 
post in Laredo, Texas, is already a Consulate General; Mexico has 
four other posts in Texas that correspond to Nuevo Laredo's 
district.)    Additionally, due to the unique security challenges 
facing residents in the Laredo/Nuevo Laredo area, Post is heavily 
engaged in coordinating meetings between law enforcement entities on 
both sides of the border, in facilitating the exchange of law 
enforcement information, and also serving as a bridge to the Mexican 
military. 
 
3.   On the consular front, Nuevo Laredo has seen an NIV issuance 
increase 81% (from 36,000 to 65,300)  in just the last year, and it 
is projected to grow every year through 2012.  Passport services 
have increased an astounding 380% (from 270 to over 1,000) over the 
past year as the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) comes 
into force.   It is already the second largest visa processing post 
for temporary workers headed to the US on H-2 visas. Nuevo Laredo 
oversees the  work of two constituent consular agencies.  In 
addition, due to the size of the consular district, that corresponds 
to two Mexican consulates and one Mexican Consulate General, Post 
engages in numerous public diplomacy and outreach projects that 
transcend the boundaries between the Mexican states of Nuevo Leon, 
Coahuila and Tamaulipas, including participation in numerous 
ceremonial and political events.   Finally, Nuevo Laredo's staff has 
increased to total 50 employees representing various agencies, and 
additional growth is slated in the coming years.  The opening of a 
DEA office in Nuevo Laredo in mid-2007 will be followed by the 
assignment of at least three additional DEA personnel to Post in 
2008 and increased law enforcement cooperation as a result. 
 
4.  Post assesses that minimal costs associated with the upgrades 
can be absorbed in our existing budget.  Post anticipates no 
additional changes in rank and staffing beyond those already 
identified as part of anticipated growth in consular services (and 
which will proceed regardless of posts' designation.) 
 
MATAMOROS 
 
5.  Consulate Matamoros  just celebrated its 175th birthday but 
needs to upgrade its status to confront the myriad challenges it 
faces in advancing trade, promoting security, and providing consular 
services.  Since the 1994 signing of the North American Free Trade 
Agreement (NAFTA) Consulate Matamoros' district has become an 
important site for U.S. investment in industries exporting to the 
United States.  The average $1 billion/day in trade between the U.S. 
and Mexico poses prosperity opportunities and security challenges. 
Matamoros coordinates border liaison meetings to ensure U.S. 
interests are protected on both fronts.   On the consular front 
Matamoros has seen NIV applications increase - 30 percent in the 
past year (98,000 to 128,000), and passport applications have grown 
66 percent (288 to 480) over the same time frame.  CA projects 
additional growth in all consular services in coming years, 
including a three-fold increase in passport applications.  Consulate 
Matamoros hosts three agencies(including the recent addition of DEA) 
and has a total staff of about 70, with additional growth 
anticipated.  Consulate Matamoros oversees a constituent consular 
agency in Reynosa.  Mexico has two consulates within Texas mirroring 
Matamoros. 
 
6.   Post assesses that minimal costs associated with the upgrade 
 
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can be absorbed in our existing budget.  Post anticipates no 
additional changes in rank and staffing beyond those already 
identified as part of anticipated growth in consular services (and 
which will proceed regardless of posts' designation.) 
 
HERMOSILLO 
 
7.   Consulate Hermosillo in Sonora, Mexico has experienced 
geometric growth in staff and mission since its founding in 1966. 
Today its expanding business and trade promotion, law enforcement 
and consular missions mandate its designation as a Consulate 
General.  Some 212 plants in Sonora alone generate exports to the 
United States, and 42 percent of all agricultural exports to the 
United States -- most products of Sinaloa, the other state in 
Consulate Hermosillo's consular district -- enter through Sonora. 
Sonora state received $186 million in foreign direct investment in 
2005, and Guaymas, its fourth largest city, is the site of Mexico's 
fastest growing aerospace industry cluster.   The largest Ford Motor 
assembly plant in North America is in Hermosillo.  Among less 
fortunate statistics, Sinaloa is the base for the Sinaloa Cartel, 
arguably Mexico's most powerful drug cartel, which uses Sonora as a 
key transit area for drugs being sent illegally to the United 
States.  Sonora is also a key staging area for over 2000 illegal 
immigrants a day hoping to cross into the United States.  Hermosillo 
is Sonora's capital and seat of government, which facilitates access 
to Mexican authorities and gives the Consulate  an important liaison 
role for the USG with them.   While Consulate Hermosillo has seen 
only a small rise in NIV adjudications this year, it has experienced 
a significant increase in passport demand.  The Mission, however, 
has begun to transform Consulate Hermosillo into one of our largest 
H visa processing posts this year.   Consulate Hermosillo hosts five 
agencies (including two law enforcement agencies) and has a total 
staff of about 80.  Hermosillo has one constituent consular agency 
in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, where some 5000 American citizens reside. 
Hermosillo provides some support as requested to our Consulate in 
Nogales, AZ.  Mexico has five consulates in Arizona, two of them 
Consulates General (Nogales and Phoenix). 
 
8.  Post assesses that minimal costs associated with the upgrade can 
be absorbed in our existing budget.  Post anticipates no additional 
changes in rank and staffing beyond those already identified as part 
of anticipated growth in consular services (and which will proceed 
regardless of posts' designation.) 
 
9.  Comment:  Beyond the post-specific rationales for these new 
designations we also see a benefit to demonstrating to Mexico our 
intent to improve and "upgrade" the bilateral relationship across 
the board at a time when our requests for closer law enforcement 
cooperation will intensify. 
 
10.  Please advise if any additional information is required.  Many 
thanks for your assistance. 
 
Bassett