UK Ambassador to Mexico Fired Over Gun Incident

The British Ambassador to Mexico, Jon Benjamin, has been involved in a controversy surrounding his behavior during an official trip. According to reports, Benjamin was on a trip to Durango and Sinaloa, two Mexican states known for their heavy cartel presence, when he allegedly picked up an assault rifle and pointed it at a local embassy employee. A video of the incident has circulated on social media, reportedly first published by an anonymous account on X earlier this week. Benjamin's employment status is currently listed as "in transition" on his LinkedIn profile, suggesting that he may have been removed from his post. The Foreign Office website also refers to him in the past tense, stating that he served in Mexico between 2021 and 2024. However, it is unclear whether Benjamin has officially resigned or was removed due to the incident.