Peter Schweizer alleges Mexico runs US influence operations in new book

Investigative author Peter Schweizer argues that the Mexican government is waging a coordinated influence effort within the United States, using diplomatic missions, educational programs, and immigrant outreach initiatives that go far beyond traditional diplomacy.

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Schweizer said of his upcoming book, “The Invisible Pulse.” The document, to be released Tuesday, documents a strategy he describes as “armed immigration” and which he claims Mexican officials see as a way to exert political pressure within the United States

“Foreign powers use immigration as a weapon to undermine American sovereignty,” Schweizer said. “Mexico is a clear example of this.”

Schweizer noted Mexico’s large diplomatic footprint in the United States, noting that the country operates 53 consulates across the country; That’s far more than most U.S. allies.

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“These consular officials were engaged in organizing political activity in the United States, and this is a clear violation of their diplomatic status,” said Schweizer, an investigative journalist and founder of the Government Accountability Institute (GAI).

Schweizer alleged that Mexican consular officials supported or encouraged anti-ICE protests in the United States, pointing to what he described as instances in which officials praised or praised community mobilization following immigration enforcement actions.

Mexican consulates routinely provide legal aid and outreach to immigrant communities after ICE raids, which Mexican officials characterize as consular protection duties, but critics argue these efforts blur the line between aid and political activism.

Schweizer also cited the role of Mexico’s so-called “immigration legislators” (elected Mexican officials who represent Mexicans residing in the United States and living abroad) as evidence of cross-border political participation. Although these officials do not serve in the United States, some of them participate in advocacy activities in the United States, raising questions among critics about the scope of foreign political activity on American soil.

Schweizer also claimed that the Mexican government actively discourages assimilation among immigrants living in the United States, pointing to government-produced Spanish textbooks distributed to American school districts.

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“The Mexican government is providing textbooks to school districts across the United States, from Los Angeles to Orlando,” Schweizer said. “These textbooks are designed to ensure that immigrant children see themselves primarily as Mexican and not as Mexican-American.”

Textbooks produced by the Mexican government are distributed in the United States through Mexico’s consular network, primarily as donated supplementary materials. The books are published by Mexico’s state textbook authority and are often made available through consulates, libraries, community centers and, in some cases, schools that request them for Spanish language or heritage instruction.

According to Schweizer, the textbooks present what he describes as a highly politicized version of American history, including depictions of the Mexican-American War that frame the United States as an enemy.

Mexican immigrants deported to the US border. Schweizer claims that Mexico sees immigration as an opportunity to gain influence in the United States. (Jose Luis Gonzalez/Reuters)

“The textbook describes the United States as the enemy,” he said, adding that school districts may be accepting materials without closely examining their content.

Schweizer also claimed that coordination between Mexican diplomatic missions and U.S.-based advocacy groups is reflected in American election policies. He cited a 2024 meeting at the Mexican consulate in Oklahoma City that included Mexican diplomatic officials and Democratic Party activists.

“The conversation was about how California went from red to blue, Arizona went from red to blue, and how they were going to ‘find out’ that the Republicans were planning to turn the entire country blue,” Schweizer said, referring to what he described as the minutes of the meeting. he said.

“This is not what diplomatic officials should be preoccupied with,” he added.

Asked whether such behavior would violate U.S. law, Schweizer said foreign diplomats are prohibited from participating in American elections and argued that expulsion of the officials involved would be an appropriate response.

“We need a zero tolerance policy,” he said. “We are preparing for midterm elections and given their track record, this should not be tolerated.”

Schweizer also highlighted a Mexican government-backed streaming platform known as Migrant TV, which he said was created to communicate with immigrants living in the United States.

“When you look at the content, it’s very pro-Kamala Harris and very anti-Trump,” Schweizer said, adding that the platform portrays ICE officials as Nazis and fascists.

In March 2025, the Mexican government launched TV Migrante, a channel dedicated to giving a voice to migrants. The channel is available on digital platforms in Mexico and the United States, and on some cable packages that also include international channels.

In an interview, Schweizer said of his upcoming book: Invisible ImpactIt documents what it describes as “armed exodus,” a strategy that Mexican officials claim to see as a way to exert political pressure within the United States. (Edgar H. Clemente/Associated Press)

Schweizer argued that Mexico’s approach should be seen in a broader geopolitical context and drew comparisons to China’s use of diplomatic missions and affiliated activist groups in the United States.

“The question is, why do we tolerate this?” he said. “I think it’s time to say enough is enough.”

The allegations come as relations between Washington and Mexico are strained, with President Trump warning of tougher action against Mexican drug cartels and failures in border security. Trump said the United States was ready to escalate its stance, while Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum underlined cooperation and respect for sovereignty.

While Sheinbaum highlighted what he described as progress in the fight against cartels, reductions in migration flows and joint security efforts with U.S. officials, he warned against any violation of Mexico’s territorial integrity.

Schweizer said he remains skeptical of those assurances, arguing that immigration gives Mexico both an economic and political advantage.

“There is more than $60 billion in remittances flowing from the United States to Mexico,” he said. “This is a very important lifeline.”

Mexico received about $62.5 billion in remittances from the United States in 2024, according to economists at BBVA Research group.

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“They see (immigration) as an opportunity to establish influence and dominance over the United States.”

Mexican officials have previously stated that their consulate exists to provide services and protect the rights of Mexican citizens abroad, and the Mexican government has emphasized its partnership with Washington on security and border control.

The Mexican embassy could not be reached for comment on Schweizer’s allegations.