Billboard Truck Promotes Controversial Book Outside Mexican Embassy
This week, a billboard truck was seen parked outside the Mexican embassy in Washington, D.C. It was showcasing Peter Schweitzer’s bestselling book, The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon.
The side of the truck featured a striking message: “More than 50 consulates in Mexico are running a shadow campaign to sway U.S. elections. Why?” Accompanying this text was an image of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum flanked by two figures—a tattooed gang member and a masked individual wielding a rifle. The setup echoed the arrangement typically seen during U.S. congressional sessions, implying a foreign influence intruding into American politics.
On the back of the truck, there was a direct promotion of Schweitzer’s book, including the website address for more information. The book’s cover displays large images of key political figures: President Sheinbaum, former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
This advertising push follows weeks of interest driven by Schweitzer’s findings revealed in The Invisible Coup.
Schweitzer, president of the Government Accountability Institute and a five-time No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, raises questions about how Mexico’s extensive network of consulates—far exceeding that of countries like the U.K.—might be involved in American political affairs. He claims these consulates engage in organizing anti-immigration protests, disseminating biased educational materials, and promoting a government-backed media initiative known as Immigration TV.
According to Schweitzer, Immigration TV employs campaign-style messaging aimed at millions of Mexicans in the U.S. These broadcasts have reportedly praised Democratic candidates while criticizing then-President Donald Trump, particularly during the upcoming 2024 campaign. He refers to former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s 2017 visit to the U.S. as indicative of this alleged interference, framing it as part of a broader intention to support Mexican immigrants against U.S. policies.
Esteban Moctezuma Barragan, Mexico’s ambassador to the U.S., has outright denied any involvement in what Schweitzer terms an “invisible coup.” In various media appearances, he argued that Mexican consulates abide by international law, asserting, “We follow the Vienna Convention; this is completely false.” He emphasized that their primary function is to assist Mexicans in the U.S.
President Claudia Sheinbaum echoed this denial, stating at a press conference that consulates are defined by international law to provide protection and help to Mexicans abroad, rejecting any notion of political involvement in U.S. matters.
Despite these denials, Schweitzer’s assertions continue to attract attention. Street art promoting The Invisible Coup has appeared in cities like Los Angeles and Sacramento, featuring bold visuals connected to the book’s themes—among them, images of Chinese military planes and California Governor Gavin Newsom in military attire.
In New York’s Times Square, a large digital billboard presented one of the book’s main claims: connections between terrorist groups tied to 9/11 and the funding of legislative elections. One panel displayed the book cover while another featured the Twin Towers, with images of AOC and Senator Bernie Sanders to emphasize the central message.
On February 5th, members of Breitbart Fight Club will have the chance to engage with Schweitzer during a roundtable discussion about his research.
Schweitzer’s book, The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon, has debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times Bestseller list and is available for purchase.
