The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE, Chancellery) of Mexico reported on Thursday that efforts continue to liberation of Mexican citizens who are captive in conflicts in Loop and the Red Sea.
“Mexico continues to work tirelessly and carry out efforts through various channels for the release of Mexican citizens held captive in Gaza and the Red Sea,” the SRE said in a statement this Thursday.
He added that Mexico, through the SRE, “privileges its liberation efforts through confidential efforts” and considers that public and collective statements such as the joint statement signed by the 18 countries, “may prejudge the ongoing negotiations with various countries and organizations Middle Eastand thereby affect the capital objective of freeing our fellow citizens”.
In the text, the SRE said that “Mexico is committed to the release of all hostages that are still in the power of Hamas and wishes for his soon return home; as well as for prolonged peace in the region.”
The Government of Mexico has reiterated on different occasions the need for an immediate ceasefire that allows the entry of sufficient humanitarian aid safely throughout the region. Gaza Strip.
Who are the Mexicans who are still kidnapped?
Orion Hernandez Radouxof Mexican and French nationality, is the second compatriot captured by Hamas during the first attacks on Gaza.
According to the young man’s relatives, Orión was at the electronic music festival, Tribe of Novanext to his girlfriend, Shani Loukof German origin, whose death It was confirmed by Israeli authorities on October 30.
According to those close to the Mexican, Hernández and Louk were taken hostage during the music event, after Hamas troops began shooting at attendees.
Mexicans kidnapped in the Red Sea
The crew of the Galaxy Leader cargo shipamong them two Mexicans, were kidnapped on November 21 by a group of Yemen Houthi rebelswho demand the end of the war between Israel and Palestine in the Gaza Strip.
One of the sailors on board was identified as the Mexican Arturo Alberto Zacarías Mezaoriginally from Misantla, Veracruz, who graduated as naval engineer from the Merchant Nautical School in 2017.
National and international media reported that Zacarías Meza and his compatriot, whose identity is still unknown, were serving as machine engineers in the Galaxy Leader.
Relatives of the young man have asked the authorities for support for his release, while the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through the Embassy in Saudi Arabia, reported that it continues with the efforts for both to return home.
The Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen (NYK Line), which operates the Galaxy Leader, has detailed that, at the time of the hijacking, the crew was made up of 25 sailors originally Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Philippine, Mexican and Romanian.
