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Written question asked by Baroness Clark of Kilwinning (Labour) on Monday, 19 April 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 May 2021. It was answered by Baroness Sugg (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 April 2021 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Claudia Uruchurtu

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of Mexico about (1) the whereabouts of Claudia Uruchurtu, and (2) the steps it is taking to find her.

Answer

We are concerned about the disappearance of Claudia Uruchurtu, a Mexican national who has been missing since 26 March. Our Ambassador has raised the disappearance with the Mexican authorities at both state and federal levels, and is continuing to do so in support of Claudia's British dual-national family. The Mexican authorities have committed to carrying out an investigation into Claudia's disappearance.

We are aware that the UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances has issued an urgent action request to the Mexican state to locate Claudia. As Claudia is a Mexican national, and is in Mexico, our authority and responsibility for engaging in this case is limited. However, our Embassy staff in Mexico City are in contact with Claudia's sisters, who are in Mexico helping with the search, and our Embassy team is helping the family access assistance from human rights groups in the area, and from the local UN human rights office.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15037
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Missing persons Mexico Uruchurtu, Claudia
Link
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