Ken Salazar ambassador to States participated on Mexico said to Sergio Sarmiento and Guadalupe Juarez that the relationship between the two countries is complex, consisting of many issues that are constantly evolving.
By signal The Herald Media Group the diplomat pointed out that there was a vacuum in this dialogue on the part of the president of the previous administration, because these issues or possible solutions were not discussed.
“The most important thing is to have a strong dialogue between Mexico and the United States,” he said.
Regarding the issue of Nearshoring The diplomat pointed out that the two countries are going through historic times, because for the first time the economic integration of the United States with the territory of Mexico is recognized, which will take place in the two countries of North America, it is supported by president Joe Biden, Justin Trudeau and Andrew Manuel Lopez Obrador during the framework of T-MEC.
The controversy over genetically modified corn
On the other hand, he commented that Kenneth Lee Salazar commented that within the chapters of T-MEC to resolve the differences between the sovereigns and that is used to resolve the different points about what is there about the issue of transgenic corn.
“In the trade relationship between Mexico and the United States, especially food, it is strong”
In this regard, he pointed out that on the side of corn, the position of the United States is different from that of the country of Mexico, which is why T-MEC provides a process to make a difference there.
Case of migrants coming to the EU
The ambassador commented that they continue to work on the migration issue, as it is a very complex challenge. He acknowledged that migratory flows have never been seen in the history of this part of the continent, this is because there are 20 million migrants who left places like Venezuela, because those governments are not working for their country and because the poverty they saw. .in other parts of Central and South America.
“Migrants come from seven countries in Mexico to cross into the United States,” he said.
The Mexican government has agreed that the causes of migration must be addressed, creating hope in the areas of origin of the foreigners. He also stated that they are working with the president to see what solutions are possible.
Drug trafficking in two countries
Lee Salazar pointed out that the issue of drug trafficking must be worked on by both sides. He acknowledged that the United States has problems with drug consumption, knowing that the main producers are from Asia, in places like San Francisco and New York; However, it is known that it also comes through Mexican ports.
In this sense, he stressed that work must be done to stop the arrival of the precursors in the two countries which are more harmful.
