Mexico City.-In addition to the status of political asylado, already given to him by the Government of Mexico, Evo Morales can also apply for refuge. This was reported by the Ministry of the Interior in a statement, in which it stated that it had powers to give that status to the former President of Bolivia.
He explained that the application for refugee status could be made until he was in national territory. The request would be made to the General Coordination of the Mexican Commission for Refugee Aid (Comar), which depends on the Segob.Received the request, underlined the dependency, the applicant is guaranteed not to return to his country of origin or to the place where his life, security or freedom are threatened.
With regard to the possible refugee status of @evoespueblo, in the @SEGOB_mx we reaffirm that the policy of refuge, through the #COMAR, is invariably attached to constitutional principles and humanitarian reasons. — Olga Sánchez Cordero (@M_OlgaSCordero)
November 12, 2019
The Comar would issue a decision within 45 days of the request, whether or not refugee status is recognized. On political asylum, the Segob indicated that in terms of the current legislation it issued an opinion to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for that unit to determine to grant that status.
The Ministry of the Interior reaffirms that the Mexico Government’s policy of refuge is invariable and adhered to constitutional principles and for humanitarian reasons,” he abounded.
