Among those ordered to leave were editor Greg Ruggerio and coffee importer Kerry Appel.
Mexican law prohibits foreign interference in local politics.
There has been no evidence as yet offered that the supporters had done so, beyond the mere fact that they were present at a celebration associated with a political group. It seems that there is some controversy over what constitutes 'foreign interference'. For example, U.S. military aid to Mexico might be considered foreign interference. The presence of foreign human rights observers has helped to constrain state violence in Chiapas for years, and the Mexican government's desire to deport them is a cause for grave concern. Urge the Embassy to take action on behalf of the Americans who were given citations.