These statements by the Mexican president are made in the context of the debate on the migration policies proposed by Candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump for the 2024 elections. Both candidates have outlined their plans for migration management if they are elected.
On the one hand, the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has advocated for a comprehensive approach to migration, which includes regulation through visas for workers and asylum and refuge programs.
His position is based on modifying and establishing more inclusive and fair immigration reforms, with an emphasis on protecting the rights of immigrants and improving conditions both in the US and in their countries of origin.
On the other hand, his opponent, former president and Republican candidate Donald Trump, insists on building a border wall between the US and Mexico, as well as increasing deportations and economic sanctions.
Trump also proposes increasing border surveillance and implementing stricter immigration policies, with rigorous enforcement of existing laws.
In Mexico we do not want walls or mistreatment, says AMLO
For his part, López Obrador responded: “We do not want walls, nor militarization of the border, nor mistreatment of our compatriots. Do not forget that Mexico is a free, independent and sovereign country; we are not a colony of any foreign country.”
With border security being one of the main issues in the US presidential campaign of both Republicans and Democrats, the Mexican president has asked for support for Mexican migrants. He recalled that compatriots abroad have played a crucial role in turning remittances into the second largest source of international foreign currency for Mexico, with almost 65 billion dollars annually.
“A round of applause for migrants, that is why we are going to defend them, whether they like it or not,” Manuel López Obrador
Furthermore, their stance comes after warnings about the business environment issued by rating agencies such as Fitch Ratings and financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley and Citibanamex. These warnings have generated concerns among American investors, according to the United States and Canadian ambassadors in Mexico.
Pre-change of command tour
The President Lopez Obradorwho will conclude his mandate next September 30th, He made his 29th tour to Sonora, in northern Mexico, accompanied by his successor, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardowho will take the oath as new president on October 1.
During their visit to Sonora, both inaugurated works in the port of Guaymas. Future President Sheinbaum highlighted that the people supported the governments of the National Regeneration Movement (Morena) at the polls to carry out legislative reforms, including the proposal that judges and ministers of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation be elected by popular vote.
“Congress is about to approve what we talked about during the campaign, Plan C, constitutional reforms,” Claudia Sheinbaum.
In Guaymas, Sonora with our friend and fellow governor @AlfonsoDurazo and the @AlmiranteSrioin a beautiful event in this beautiful port, three sections totaling 47.5 kilometers of the Guaymas-Chihuahua highway were put into operation. We are going to continue to reach… pic.twitter.com/njoX0JTnkf
— Dra. Claudia Sheinbaum (@Claudiashein) August 25, 2024
This Sunday, the outgoing Mexican president and his successor continued their transition tour in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, where they inaugurated the new Picachos Dam Irrigation District.
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