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U.S. Embassy Seeks Continued Collaboration with Mexico Amid Pause Over Judicial Reform

Aug 27, 2024, 07:28 PM

The U.S. Embassy to Mexico has expressed a desire to continue close collaboration with Mexico, emphasizing respect for Mexican sovereignty. This statement follows a diplomatic pause initiated by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) with the U.S. and Canadian embassies. The pause was in response to the embassies' rejection of Mexico's judicial reform. Claudia Sheinbaum, the president-elect of Mexico, has supported AMLO's decision, describing it as a response to perceived grievances. The U.S. Embassy reiterated its commitment to achieving joint goals with Mexico, as previously communicated in a diplomatic note sent on August 23. The pause involved U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar.