DOVER — Mayor James P. Dodd, Councilman Marcos Tapia, Police Captain Bill Newton, local business owner Francisco Rizo, and members of the municipal staff welcomed Mariana Díaz Nagore, Principal Consul of the Mexican Consulate of New Jersey, to the Town of Dover. Deputy Consul Alan Hubbard and Political Affairs Aide Xuna Cruz accompanied her.
The visit highlights Dover’s ongoing commitment to serving its diverse population and fostering strong community partnerships. The Mexican Consulate, officially opened in August 2023 in New Brunswick, was established to assist better the estimated 230,000 Mexican nationals residing in New Jersey, many of whom previously had to seek consular services out of state.
With a team of 27 professionals, the Consulate offers essential services such as passports, birth certificates, official IDs, and a range of community support programs focusing on health, cultural affairs, civic engagement, and financial education.
As part of its community outreach efforts, the Consulate opens one Saturday a month for walk-in services and also provides mobile consular units, which Dover officials hope to welcome soon.
Appointments can be scheduled online or via WhatsApp, making access to services more convenient for residents. Dover leadership expressed enthusiasm about building a lasting partnership with the Consulate to ensure the community remains welcoming, informed, and well-supported.
