President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said that Mexico's relations with the embassies of USA And Canada are in “break”after their representatives issued statements critical of reform of the judiciary promoted by his government.
During his morning press conference at the National Palace, the president clarified that this “break“will remain in force until both countries ratify their commitment to respect the independence and sovereignty from Mexico.
“Taking a break means we're going to take our time.“, explained the head of the executive branch, who stressed that This is not a personal conflict.but to demand respect for the country's internal decisions.
The President stressed that the relationship with the United States Ambassador to Mexico, Ken SalazarAlso is on pause since he spoke out on judicial reform.
He stressed, however, that do not consider that the diplomat is directly responsible, suggesting that the position may be influenced by the Department of State.
Lopez Obrador took the opportunity to criticize the government of Canadawhose ambassador Graeme Clarkalso issued statements on reform.
“What a coincidence that at the same time that this is being pronounced in Mexico through the embassy, they are doing it Canadians this too It's someone else's pityWith all due respect to the government of Canada“It looks like an associated state (with the United States),” he commented, referring to the coincidence of the positions of the two countries.
The President stressed that it is essential that foreign nations respect Mexican sovereigntyand noted that his government does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.
“(…) They must learn to respect the sovereignty of Mexico, it is not just anything, because we are not going to give them advice there, nor tell them what is good and what is bad,” he said.
Despite the “break“The President stressed that This is not a conflict or enmity with the ambassadors.but to defend the autonomy of Mexico.
“They will not be allowed to evaluate whether the Mexican government is good or bad, but we have to read the Constitution, it's like reading a textbook,” he said.
He indicated that to restore the relationship, USA And Canada They must provide a clarification in which they reaffirm their respect for the Constitution and the democratic decisions of the Mexican government.
Finally, López Obrador ruled out the need to speak directly with his American counterpart, Joe Bidenon the subject, and hoped that his successor, Claudia Sheinbaumwill maintain the same policy of defending national sovereignty.
“We will wait for time to pass. If there is no respect, as long as I am here, we will not allow any violation of our sovereignty, so I will leave in 30 days, but as long as I am here, I cannot allow our Constitution to be violated,” he concluded.
🗳️📌AMLO PUT “PAUSE” ON RELATIONS WITH THE EMBASSIES OF THE USA AND CANADA
President López Obrador has decided to “suspend” relations with the embassies of the United States and Canada.
The reason for this decision, according to the president, is his dissatisfaction with… pic.twitter.com/K0xrHq59QF
– Juan Ortiz 🗳️👁🗨 (@Juan_OrtizMX) August 27, 2024
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