ICYMI: Rep. Omar Visits Mexico to Meet with Key Federal Officials, Labor Unions, Civil Society Organizations for Panamerican Congress

MEXICO CITY – Earlier this month, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) traveled to Mexico City for the Panamerican Congress to meet with Mexican civil society organizations, labor unions, members of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s cabinet, and progressive legislators from around the Western Hemisphere. During her visit, she discussed many of the most pressing issues facing us today, including immigration, gun trafficking and violence, food security, workers’ rights, climate change, and the impacts of Trump’s tariffs. It was a useful reminder that these issues don’t stop at any border. 

Congresswoman Omar had the opportunity to represent the United States on stage at the Second Panamerican Congress. She talked about the need to out-organize the global right and focused on the distinct obligations of the U.S. delegation to the Congress. She singled out declassification, ending the war on drugs, and ending our addiction to sanctions, as foreign policy priorities progressives should push for in the U.S. Congress. You can watch her full remarks, as well as the other speakers,here.

“There is no doubt that the fates of people in the Americas are inextricably linked,” said Rep. Ilhan Omar. “If ever there was a time to recognize our linked destinies, it’s now. It is crucial for progressives in Congress to understand how US policies are impacting people, from immigration policies to the lack of regulation of guns to tariffs. What I heard on the ground will be pivotal for me to take back to Minnesota and Washington to be a better legislator for our community. Especially in the age of Trump with misinformation running rampant, I am thankful I had the opportunity to hear the impact of our policies and engage with progressive leaders from 12 countries across the Americas. Together, we will fight back against right-wing extremism and build progressive power.”

You can view her full wrap-up of her visit here.