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The newsletter of the Embassy of Mexico in Denmark
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Monthly Newsletter XCVIII. February 2026
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Mexico and Denmark sign Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation
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Mexico's Ministry of Energy and the Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Cooperation, which will strengthen cooperation in this area.
Messrs. Toke Liengaard and Søren Hvalsøe Kristensen, from the Danish Energy Agency, formally presented the document to Ambassador Norma Pensado.
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Minister Enrique Palos, representing this embassy, participated in the event on the “Making Oceans Count” (MOC) project, organized by Copenhagen Business School, the Green Digital Finance Alliance, and HUB Ocean, on February 3rd.
Professor Kristjan Jespersen, director of the Nordic ESG Lab, associate professor at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), and a specialist in Sustainable Innovation and ESG, led the views exchanges.
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Gró Training Program for Sustainable Fishing
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Photography: Gró FTP
The embassy participated in the videoconference “From Knowledge to Development Impact: Capacity Building for Sustainable Fisheries,” held on February 3 at the University of Akureyri as part of the GRÓ Training Programs in Iceland.
The conference featured Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, who delivered the opening address, and Dr. Áslaug Ásgeirsdóttir, Rector of the University of Akureyri, who welcomed the audience present and online.
The keynote speaker was Dr. Anthony Taabu-Munyaho from Uganda, Director of IBLuES and former Director of NaFIRRI and the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization, a GRÓ FTP Fellow since 2004 and a PhD fellow. The panelists were Dr. Olanrewaju Femi Olagunju, from Nigeria, a former GRÓ FTP fellow and doctoral fellow; Annakay Tishana Crawford, from Jamaica, a GRÓ FTP fellow; and Solomon Haeremai, from Papua New Guinea, a GRÓ FTP fellow.
GRÓ's mission is to strengthen the capacity of individuals, organizations, and institutions in developing countries and in countries experiencing or that have recently experienced conflict to achieve the development outcomes set out in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This work is carried out through capacity-building training programs focused on four thematic areas: Gender Equality, Geothermal Energy, Land Reclamation, and Fisheries.
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Fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Ambassador Pensado attended the religious service organized by the Parliament of Denmark at the church Holmens Kirke in Copenhagen on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
King Frederik X and Queen Mary participated in the event, whose hosts were the members of the presidium of the Parliament. The president of the Parliament Søren Gade, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Lars Løkke Rasmussen, and the Ambassador of Ukraine and Denmark Andrii Yanevsky were the principal speakers.
The religious ceremony was officiated by the bishop of the diocese of Copenhagen, Peter Skov-Jakobsen. The objective of the event was to mark the support of Denmark to Ukraine and its people.
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Debate on Latvia and Denmark at the Security Council
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Ambassador Norma Pensado participated in the seminar “Denmark and Latvia at the UN Security Council: Navigating a Changing World Order,” held on Wednesday, February 4, at the House of Europe.
The seminar was organized by the Embassy of Latvia in Denmark, in collaboration with the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Danish Foreign Policy Society.
During the event, representatives from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Latvia and Denmark shared their experiences and perspectives on both countries’ priorities at the UN Security Council, as well as on the cooperation initiated on January 1, 2026.
Ms. Katrīna Kaktiņa, director of Latvia’s Foreign Affairs to the UN, outlined Latvia’s priorities and expectations following its two-year term on the Council. Ms. Louise Riis Andersen, Security Council Coordinator at the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spoke about Denmark's current work on the Security Council. Charlotte Flindt Pedersen, Director of the Danish Foreign Policy Society, moderated the discussion.
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As part of this embassy's efforts to promote Mexico's economy in Denmark, Ambassador Pensado met on February 20 with Ester Baiget, President of the Danish company Novonesis, and Morten Enggaard Rasmussen, Vice President of Stakeholder Relations, at their facilities in Lyngby.
Novonesis is a world-leading company dedicated to creating biosolutions. Formed in 2014 following the merger of Chr. Hansen and Novozymes, the company has a presence in 45 countries and employs more than 10,000 people. Novonesis specializes in developing and producing enzymes, microorganisms, and other biological solutions for more than 30 industrial sectors.
During the meeting, Ambassador Pensado exchanged ideas on expanding the company's collaboration with Mexico.
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Copenhagen Winter Pride 2026
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Within the framework of Mexico's policy in favor of human rights and sexual diversity, the Embassy was present at the opening reception of Copenhagen Winter Pride 2026 on February 16, commemorating the 30th anniversary of Pride Copenhagen.
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Visit to the International School of Copenhagen
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Photography: Sandra Gonon
Ambassador Pensado visited the International School of Copenhagen on February 20, 2026, where she was received by its director, Mr. Chris Andre. They discussed potential activities of interest to the students related to Mexico, its traditions, and customs.
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Counsellor Lino Santacruz Moctezuma
(1966-2026)
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On February 11, the Embassy mourned the loss of our dear colleague, Counsellor Lino Santacruz, head of the Economic Section.
Lino arrived at this embassy in August 2022 and since then cultivated and strengthened ties within the Danish business community, various organizations and institutions in the country, among diplomatic colleagues, and within the Mexican community residing in Denmark.
On February 20, a Mass was held in his honor at Saint Ansgar’s Cathedral, followed by a farewell reception attended by family and friends.
May he rest in peace.
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Reception in honor of Danish academic Una Canger
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On February 13, the Embassy hosted a reception in honor to the Danish academic Una Canger for the Honorary Doctorate awarded to her by the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) on November 18, 2025.
Una Canger is a renowned researcher at the University of Copenhagen and an academic authority on Nahuatl language studies, Mayan and Mesoamerican culture.
UNAM's recognition is conferred upon Mexican or foreign individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the sciences, humanities, arts, or to the improvement of living conditions and the well-being of society.
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Yucatán gastronomy encompasses a collection of dishes and culinary practices specific to the Mexican state of Yucatán, although in a broader sense it can also refer to the gastronomy of the Yucatán Peninsula, including the Mexican states of Yucatán, Quintana Roo, and Campeche. Yucatecan cuisine has its own distinct identity, separate from that of central and northern Mexico, due to the peninsula's geographic isolation from the rest of the country. This isolation has given it unique and specific characteristics within the broader context of Mexican gastronomy.
Corn, as throughout Mesoamerica, is an essential component of Yucatecan food and is consumed abundantly, along with other ingredients such as chili peppers, beans, onions, squash, cacao, achiote, pork, beef, chicken, venison, peccary, duck, fish, and more. Unique cooking techniques of the region also stand out, such as píib, of pre-Hispanic origin, which continues to be traditionally practiced today. Yucatecan cuisine is one of the richest and most distinctive in Mexico, with a strong Mayan, Spanish, and Caribbean influence.
Some of the best and most representative dishes are:
Cochinita Pibil
Pork marinated in achiote and sour orange juice, wrapped in banana leaves and traditionally cooked in an underground oven (pib).
It is served in tacos, tortas, or panuchos, accompanied by pickled red onions.
Poc Chuc
Pork marinated with sour orange, grilled, and served with red onions, refried beans, and rice.
Relleno Negro
One of the most intensely flavored stews. It is prepared with turkey or chicken in a dark sauce made with charred chile (recado negro), spices, and masa.
Panuchos
Tortillas filled with black beans, fried, and topped with cochinita pibil, chicken, or turkey, lettuce, tomato, and pickled onions.
Salbutes
Similar to panuchos, but the tortilla is not filled with beans. They are soft and fluffy, with shredded meat on top.
Lime Soup
A light chicken broth with fried tortilla strips and the characteristic acidity of Yucatecan limes.
Papadzules
Tortillas filled with hard-boiled egg, topped with pumpkin seed sauce and tomato sauce.
Stuffed Cheese
A dish with Dutch influence (due to the Edam cheese). It contains seasoned ground beef, capers, and raisins, served with white sauce and tomato sauce.
Among the typical sweets are:
• Papaya candy with cheese.
• Marquesitas (crispy crepes filled with Edam cheese).
• Caballeros pobres (French toast).
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Upcoming events
March 6
Photo exhibition about women over 50
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Marzo 27
Film club screens the film “Identifying Features”
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