Mexico and Spain face significant shifts in nationality and citizenship policies

In Mexico, the American Society of Mexico (AmSoc) has urged the Senate to reject a constitutional reform that would require single Mexican nationality for candidates seeking the Presidency, governorships, or the Head of Government of Mexico City. AmSoc President Larry Rubin argued that dual nationality does not imply divided loyalty and warned that the reform could create a divide between ‘first-class and second-class Mexicans.’

Simultaneously, in the United States, Mexican consular officials report a 161% increase in Mexican nationality applications at the Los Angeles Consulate between 2024 and 2025. This surge is attributed to migration uncertainty and fears regarding deportation policies under the current U.S. administration.

In Spain, the government confirmed that over 600,000 nationality applications have been approved under the ‘Ley de Memoria Democrática’ (Grandchildren Law). Approximately 370,000 beneficiaries have already been registered in the consular registry. The government addressed inquiries from the Vox party, denying allegations of electoral fraud and stating that consular offices are operating in compliance with legal instructions.