USA supported his ambassador to Mexico on Wednesday, Ken Salazarsaying he shares “their concerns” about the controversy judicial reform driven by the government of President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
“As partners and friends, we share our concerns about the proposed constitutional reforms,” the head of U.S. diplomacy for Latin America, posted. Brian Nicholson the social network X.
The controversial reform, which will be addressed in the legislature that will begin on September 1, includes the proposal that judges and magistrates be elected by popular vote.
Days ago, Salazar said that the reform “threatens” the commercial relationship between both countries and is a “risk” for Mexican democracy.
These statements led López Obrador to send a diplomatic note in protest against the ambassador’s “interventionist statement” and to put “on pause” on Tuesday his relationship with Salazar and with the Canadian Embassyalso highly critical of Mexico’s plans.
The relationship with Salazar “It’s good, but it’s on pause,” said the leftist president, who specified that it is not a “pause” in the relationship with the government of Joe Biden but with the embassy until they ratify “that they will be respectful of Mexico’s independence.”
“Salazar and I share a deep respect for Mexico’s sovereignty,” replied Nichols, who insists that the two countries “must work together as partners and equals to promote security and prosperity in North America“.
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“We always work with the utmost respect for Mexico’s sovereignty,” Salazar said in a message published Tuesday on X.
Mexico is the main commercial partner of the United States and both countries, together with Canada, make up the North American Free Trade Agreement (USMCA).
Trade between Mexico and the United States will reach $745 billion in 2023, according to official Mexican data.
A group of US senators on Tuesday joined Salazar in a statement criticizing him, saying that the changes to the Constitution “would undermine judicial independence” and “endanger” bilateral economic interests.