SRE removes consul shown in video launching insults and threats

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) removed Leopoldo Michel Díaz from the position of consul of Mexico in Shanghai, China, after the insults he launched against office staff.

He stated that the events that were evidenced in a video that went viral on social networks social are regrettable and do not represent the actions of the Mexican Foreign Service (SEM).

He also expressed his commitment to guarantee Workplaces free from any form of violenceharassment or workplace bullying.

Although you may not believe it, this individual is the Mexican consul in Shanghai, his name is Leopoldo Michel Díaz, and he was the protagonist of this fight against consulate personnel and the consul general. @SRE_mx will take disciplinary action in response to the situation. pic.twitter.com/En5rgCOhiv

— Hiram Hurtado (@ehiramhurtado) August 8, 2024

Violence of the consul Leopoldo Michel

As reported Yucatan Diarysocial media users spread a video yesterday Thursday where Michel Díaz is seen hurling insults and threats to a person, apparently an office employee.

At a certain point the consul general Miguel Ángel Isidro Rodríguez arrives, who asks what is happening, but Leopoldo confronts and threatens him with hitting.

In this regard, this Friday the SRE issued a statement on social media which states the following:

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) expresses its unwavering commitment to guarantee a work space free of any form of violence, harassment or bullying at work.

The events that occurred in the Consulate General of Mexico in Shanghai They are regrettable and are not representative of the Mexican Foreign Service (SEM) as a whole.

Consul Leopoldo Michel removed from office

Following instructions from the chancellor, Alicia Bárcena Ibarra, today Leopoldo Guadalupe Michel Díaz was relieved of his duties with immediate effect as consul assigned to the Consulate General of Mexico in Shanghai.

The Disciplinary Affairs Subcommittee of the SEM Personnel Commission issued a decision on August 8 protective measures to prohibit Michel Díaz from accessing the facilities of this consular representation and to guarantee the safety of the staff and the public who visit this office.

Additionally, Michel Díaz has a notification of transfer to Mexico since July 11, for having violated precautionary measures imposed at the time for the protection of consulate staff in Shanghai.

Disciplinary proceedings against Consul Leopoldo Michel

He will face disciplinary proceedings at the SRE in accordance with the SEM Law and its Regulations.

The SRE reiterates its policy of Zero tolerance for acts of harassmentharassment and violence or any conduct that violates its Code of Ethics.

PRESS RELEASE. “The SRE relieves the consul assigned to Shanghai of his duties.”

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) expresses its unwavering commitment to guarantee a work environment free of any form of violence, harassment or workplace bullying.

The facts… pic.twitter.com/NLSpvcHyZ3

— Foreign Affairs (@SRE_mx) August 9, 2024

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