Amlo: Lopez Obrador downgrades friction with US over US summit: “No cracks in any way”

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador used the ninth Tuesday to narrow differences with the United States Summit of the United States. The Mexican president has backed his decision not to exclude representatives of Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua from the conference in Los Angeles from June 6 to 10, although he has rejected his decision not to attend the regional meeting. Washington has not called on all Latin American governments to have implications for bilateral relations. “If we do not agree on this issue at the summit, you should not think that there will already be a split. There is no way,” he said ahead of the scheduled visit of a U.S. delegation led by Senator Christopher Todd on Wednesday.

The visit of President Joe Biden’s special adviser to the organization of the summit is intended to achieve the full contribution of the Mexican government. Lopez Obrador, however, was subject to the participation of executives who directly opposed Washington. The White House has not yet made any decision, but is currently leaning against the call “Countries that do not respect democracy”, As Under Secretary of State Brian Nichols told EL PAÍS. The Mexican president argues for his position by implementing a constitution that includes a policy of non-interference in foreign policy. At the same time, by reviving the policy of radical support for Havana, it dismantled regional diplomacy and formed a coalition led by the Argentine president, Alberto Fernandez, Bolivians, Luis Ars and Chile. Gabriel Borick.

“We must adhere to the principles of our foreign policy, non-interference and the right of the people to self-determination, and we believe that no one should be excluded and that the freedom and sovereignty of the people must be emphasized,” he said. “We have a very good relationship and we are working together on the economy, trade, and undoubted immigration, security,” he added.

These are issues of great interest to both governments and Biden seeks to define a common position for North America in light of the summit. Ambassador Ken Salazar explained to the United States on Monday that “Mexico’s participation is very important” and designed the arrival of Christopher Todd in that effort. The presence of the Mexican executive, in any case, is not in danger. But if an agreement is not reached, participation will be reduced to Secretary of State Marcelo Ebrader, the leading cabinet minister and candidate for successor in 2024.

However, Lopez Obrador is focused on developing good relations with the authorities and the neighboring community. “We will, no matter what is resolved, always have a friendly and respectful relationship with the US government, and more importantly, with the American people. The United States government treats us with respect and we have the utmost respect and esteem for the American people,” he continued.

Despite differences over security, migration and energy policy, the relationship between the two leaders and relations has been frequent since Biden arrived at the White House in January 2021. But The two want to find a solution to the bilateral agenda through negotiations. They also openly state that both countries and their economies cannot live behind, against Donald Trump’s anti-tax policy. “Mexico is home to more than a million Americans, the country with the largest number of Americans in the world, and more now,” the president recalled before noting an increase in migration from neighboring countries to Mexico City during epidemics. “So, what’s happening in recent years? I do not know if you’ve already noticed, but a lot of Americans and foreigners have come to live, but there are a lot of Americans living in the city. That would be a good title for a statement. But many, many, many, it’s disgraceful.”

Biden also had some gestures that his predecessor tried to bury, such as the May 5 celebration of the Battle of Puebla. “Now President Biden has ordered the ceremony to be rescheduled and led by his wife, Beatrice, as a special guest. [Gutiérrez Müller], My wife and I told her that he had made her sit in one place and that President Biden was talking and that he was loving enough to stop and say hello. Later, when it was over, they moved it to the White House. They were talking to the president’s wife, President Beatrice … “, said Lopez Obrador. The President also celebrated “Move forward” towards softening Washington’s policy on Cuba, but he has made it clear that he wants the economic embargo to end. Meanwhile, the formula for Mexico’s participation in the US summit is still in the air.

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