The comments were a reflection of the highly sensitive negotiations about migration, which will be a central issue during the two-day summit involving Biden, López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador challenged U.S. President Joe Biden to end an attitude of “abandonment” and “disdain” for Latin America and the Caribbean as the two leaders met on Monday, making for a brusque opening to a summit of North American leaders.
Biden responded by defending the billions of dollars that the United States spends in foreign aid around the world, saying “unfortunately our responsibility just doesn’t end in the Western Hemisphere.” In addition, Canada and the U.S. accuse López Obrador of violating a free trade pact by favoring Mexico’s state-owed utility over power plants built by foreign and private investors. Meanwhile, Trudeau and López Obrador are concerned about Biden’s efforts to boost domestic manufacturing, creating concerns that U.S. neighbors could be left behind.
The two leaders rode into Mexico City in Biden’s limousine. López Obrador was fascinated by the presidential vehicle known as “the beast,” and he said Biden “showed me how the buttons work.” In addition, 30,000 people per month from those four nations who get sponsors, background checks and an airline flight to the U.S. will get the ability to work legally in the country for two years.
On his way to Mexico, Biden stopped in El Paso, Texas, for four hours — his first time at the border as president and the longest he’s spent along the U.S-Mexico line. The visit was highly controlled and seemed designed to counter Republican claims of a crisis situation by showcasing a smooth operation to process migrants entering legally, weed out smuggled contraband and humanely treat those who’ve entered illegally.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Biden flies in to López Obrador’s new airport for summit in MexicoBiden arrived in Mexico City on Sunday evening via Mexico’s newest hub, the Felipe Angeles International Airport, a prized project by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Weiterlesen »
Biden's opening move in Mexico lands well with López ObradorPresident Joe Biden opened his visit to the North American leaders summit with a diplomatic gesture that landed well with his host, Mexico’s Andres Manuael Lopez Obrador
Weiterlesen »
Biden flies in to López Obrador’s new Mexico airport for summit of North America leadersMEXICO CITY— One of the most important diplomatic decisions by President Joe Biden at the gathering this week of North American leaders might have been his...
Weiterlesen »
Biden flies in to López Obrador's new airport for summitMEXICO CITY (AP) — One of the most important diplomatic decisions by President Joe Biden at the gathering this week of North American leaders might have been his choice of airport. Biden arrived in Mexico City on Sunday via Mexico's newest hub, the Felipe Angeles International Airport , a prized project by Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Weiterlesen »
Biden flies in to López Obrador's new airport for summitOne of the most important diplomatic decisions by President Joe Biden at the gathering this week of North American leaders might have been his choice of airport
Weiterlesen »