- Jon Benjamin, former UK ambassador to Mexico, was fired earlier this year for pointing a gun at a colleague.
- The incident occurred during an official visit to the Mexican states of Durango and Sinaloa in April.
- The states are heavily affected by organized drug crime.
- The UK Foreign Office confirmed the incident and stated that appropriate measures have been taken.
- Benjamin resigned as ambassador in May.
- A video of the incident was posted on social media, with the caption suggesting it was meant as a joke.
- The video sparked controversy as Mexico is plagued by drug-related violence.
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