Mexico City [Mexico], June 1: Many media outlets reported that British Ambassador to Mexico Jon Benjamin was dismissed for pointing a gun at an embassy employee.
On June 1, AFP reported that British Ambassador to Mexico Jon Benjamin had just been dismissed for pointing a rifle at an embassy employee.
The British government said it had taken "appropriate action" following the incident, but has not confirmed that Jon Benjamin has been fired. According to the Financial Times , Mr. Benjamin was on a business trip to an area of northwest Mexico affected by drug gang violence when the incident occurred.
"Mr. Benjamin, a career diplomat, was dismissed as ambassador immediately after the incident in April," the newspaper quoted sources as saying, adding that foreign officials often travel with bodyguards when traveling. Visit dangerous areas in Mexico.
A video posted by an anonymous account on social networking platform X this week appeared to show the moment Mr. Benjamin jokingly pointed a gun at the back of the car. The face of the person sitting in the back of the car was blurred, but the Financial Times reported that this was an embassy employee.
"In the context of daily murders in Mexico by drug traffickers, he dares to joke," a social network account criticized and criticized the alleged mistreatment of embassy staff.
When asked about the above information, the British Foreign Ministry spokesman said that "we are aware of this incident and have taken appropriate action." The person added that the UK government has "robust HR processes" to deal with "internal issues" that arise.
The British Foreign Office website said Mr. Benjamin was British Ambassador to Mexico from 2021 to 2024. The diplomat's account on LinkedIn showed that his position ended in May.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
