Mexico's Democratic Decline: A Roommate Relationship with the U.S.

Mexico's ambassador to the United States, Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, discusses the challenges of representing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) to an administration that is trying to distance itself from former President Donald Trump. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on core issues in the bilateral relationship and downplays any complaints from the Biden administration. Barragán also highlights Mexico's efforts to attract foreign investment, citing strong macroeconomic policies and recent high investment numbers. Regarding calls to intervene militarily in Mexico to combat drug cartels, he stresses the strength of the U.S.-Mexico relationship and the need for cooperation rather than invasion. Barragán also addresses the issue of drug trafficking and emphasizes the importance of joint efforts to fight transnational crime.