She stated that her country will continue to recognize both the state of Palestine and the state of Israel.

During her daily news conference on Monday, President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed Mexico’s stance on the Middle East conflict, stating that her country will continue to recognize both the state of Palestine and the state of Israel.

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She also mentioned that Mexico will never support attacks on civilians or civilian populations, calling this position “a principle, conviction, and Mexican foreign policy.”

“Mexico must always be a factor for peace, and that is the framework within which the president of the republic must operate,” Sheinbaum emphasized, referencing constitutional mandates.

Separately, the Mexican president ruled out an increase in fuel prices in Mexico due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East and the potential impact of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

“Mexico has the advantage that nearly all the oil we produce is refined in our country,” she said, specifying that Mexico’s eight existing refineries are sufficient to meet domestic demand for gasoline and diesel.

Sheinbaum noted that fuel imports have significantly decreased thanks to the acquisition of Deer Park in Texas, one of the world’s largest refineries, capable of producing 340,000 barrels per day. The state-owned company Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX) is also working on six refineries and the Dos Bocas plant in Tabasco state.

“There may still be some turbine components that need to be imported, but everything else is guaranteed, and work continues. What does this do for us? It makes us sovereign,” she said.

Regarding potential gasoline price hikes, Sheinbaum explained that Mexico has a mechanism to prevent domestic price increases, though fluctuations could occur since fuel prices are determined internationally. If international prices rise, Mexico would subsidize consumers through the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS).

Israel and Iran continued exchanging airstrikes on Monday. Earlier, Iranian leaders raised the possibility of closing the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital passage separating the coasts of Iran and Oman. Such a move could disrupt the transport of one-third of the world’s crude oil and gas production.

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Source: EFE

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