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Embassy of Mexico, London

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Embajada de México, Londres
Embajada de México, Londres

The Embassy of Mexico in London is the diplomatic mission of Mexico in the United Kingdom. Mexico also maintains a building at 8 Halkin Street in Belgravia which serves as the Ambassador’s Official Residence.In 2011 a pro-Zapatista demonstration was held at the embassy, with the Mexican tricolour being replaced with the Zapatista flag.The embassy building in St George's Street, together with its neighbour, is Grade II listed.

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Embassy of Mexico, London
St George Street, City of Westminster Mayfair

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St George Street 15
W1S 1FS City of Westminster, Mayfair
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