The purpose of issue 101 of the Revista Mexicana de Política Exterior is to offer a first approach, not only practical, but theoretical, of consular diplomacy in Mexico, through which its development is analyzed, and officials contributed to the preparation of this valuable document that provides readers with a complete and comprehensive vision of the consular and presents it, in addition to the work that is carried out every day in consulates and embassies, as a tool that forges foreign policy and the image of Mexico as a responsible global actor, with more presence and commitment in the international system.