Diplomatic Missions
The Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans is located in the CBD. The consulate re-opened in that location in 2008 because of the dramatic increase in the local Mexican immigrant population, many of whom arrived in the wake of Hurricane Katrina to assist in the rebuilding of New Orleans.
At one time the Consulate-General of Japan in New Orleans was located in the Entergy Tower. In 2006 Japan announced that it was moving the consulate to Nashville, Tennessee. The Japanese Government relocated the mission to be close to industries and operations owned by Japanese companies.
In addition to the Mexican consulate, France maintains a consulate in downtown New Orleans, a reflection of the longstanding ties between that nation and Louisiana, and of France's role as the founder of the city, in 1718.
Honorary consuls for numerous other nations may also be found within the CBD.
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