HI HCR175

Requests the Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the United Mexican States to consider establishing a permanent Mexican Consulate in Hawaii to serve Mexican nationals currently under the jurisdiction of the San Francisco consulate.

Notes that approximately 65,000 Mexican nationals live in Hawaii out of a total Latino population of approximately 151,000 according to 2010 Census data and the Pew Hispanic Center.

Cites Hawaii's geographic isolation and distance from the mainland as barriers preventing adequate consular access and support for Mexican nationals, resulting in unmet needs including document renewal and assistance with rights violations.

Acknowledges that Mexico maintains 73 embassies worldwide and 51 consulates in the United States, establishing precedent for consular presence.

Directs transmission of this resolution to the President of Mexico, Secretary of Foreign Affairs, San Francisco consulate, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and the Governor.