Mexico
The North of Central America suffers from violence as a result of gangs and other organized crime. This is the main driver of forced displacement in the region. Through the year we anticipate UNHCR will help accommodate 10,000 people of concern, support 6,000 to access employment and 5,700 to receive legal assistance.
While UNHCR continues to improve financial support, legal aid, and safe housing for asylum seekers, the long-term stability of refugees remains a concern. We are working with government institutions and local partners to integrate hundreds of refugees who are seeking safety here each year.
For information about our work in Mexico:
- Information for refugees and asylum-seekers in Mexico – help.unhcr.org
- For legislation, case law and UNHCR policy relating to claims for international protection, visit Refworld.
Contact Information
The UNHCR Representation in Mexico
Street Address:
Calz. General Mariano Escobedo 526, Chapultepec Morales, Anzures, Miguel Hidalgo, 11590 Ciudad de México, Mexico
Mailing Address:
Calz. General Mariano Escobedo 526, Chapultepec Morales, Anzures, 11590 Miguel Hidalgo, Ciudad de México, CDMX, 11590 Mexico, Mexico
Telephone:
52 55 50 83 17 10
Email:
[email protected]
Time Zone:
GMT -6
Working Hours:
Monday: 8:30 - 16:30
Tuesday: 8:30 - 16:30
Wednesday: 8:30 - 16:30
Thursday: 8:30 - 16:30
Friday: 8:30 - 16:30
Saturday:
Sunday:
Public Holidays:
01 January 2021, Ano Nuevo
01 February 2021, Constitucion Mexicana
15 March 2021, Natalicio Benito Juarez
01 April 2021, Jueves Santo
02 April 2021, Viernes Santo
13 May 2021, Eid Al-Fitr
20 July 2021, Eid Al-Adha
16 September 2021, Independencia de Mexico
15 November 2021, Revolucion Mexicana
24 December 2021, Navidad
The UNHCR Field Office in Tapachula
Street Address:
21 Oriente No. 22 entre 9a y 11a Av Norte, Col. Lomas del Soconusco, CP 30725 Tapachula, Chiapas, Tapachula, CHPS, Mexico
Mailing Address:
Prolongacion Central Oriente s/n, Plaza Kamico, local 5 y 6, Tapachula, CHPS, Mexico
Telephone:
52 962 642 5198
Facsimile:
52 962 642 5200
Email:
[email protected]
Working Hours:
Monday: 08:30 - 16:00
Tuesday: 08:30 - 16:00
Wednesday: 08:30 - 16:00
Thursday: 08:30 - 16:00
Friday: 08:30 - 16:00
Saturday:
Sunday:
Comments:
Mexican States: Chiapas, Tabasco, Oaxaca and Veracruz
The International Protection of Unaccompanied or Separated Children along the Southern Border of Mexico 2006-2008
Published by the UNHCR Regional Office for Mexico, Cuba and Central America, October 2008