Ahern urged to push Mexico human rights agenda

TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern was urged yesterday to press the president of Mexico on his government’s human rights record during his visit.

Ahead of Mr Ahern’s departure for a four-day State visit to Mexico today ), Amnesty International said the Taoiseach must raise human rights issues in his meetings with President Vincente Fox.

Although the Taoiseach’s visit is predominantly focused on business and trade links between the two countries, Amnesty International’s Irish section believe Mr Ahern should avail of the opportunity to outline human rights concerns to the administration.