Former President Trump criticized Mexican President López Obrador's demand for $20 billion from the Biden administration, stating that he wouldn't give them "10 cents." Trump attributed the demand to a "lack of respect" for President Biden and emphasized that such demands would not have been made during his presidency. López Obrador had previously outlined his demands, including financial aid and policy changes, in exchange for Mexico's assistance in curbing illegal migration.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador warned that the flow of migrants to the US will continue unless the US meets Latin America's demands for aid, including $20 billion in annual aid, lifting sanctions on Venezuela, ending the Cuban embargo, and legalizing millions of Mexicans in the US. Obrador emphasized the importance of addressing the root causes of migration and stated that Mexico will continue to help secure the border even if the US does not meet these demands.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador asserts Mexico's sovereignty in response to U.S. politicians' comments on immigration policy, emphasizing that Mexico is not subordinate to any foreign country. He defends President Biden's respectful approach while criticizing some American politicians for blaming Mexico for migration challenges. López Obrador also criticizes Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for opportunism at the border and expresses a desire to maintain good relations with both Biden and Trump, regardless of who wins the White House.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has threatened to challenge Texas Governor Greg Abbott over the state's new immigration law, which allows law enforcement to arrest illegal immigrants and prosecute them for illegal entry. Lopez Obrador accused Abbott of seeking political popularity and warned that the move would backfire due to the significant Mexican population in Texas. This is the latest development in an ongoing feud between Mexico and Texas over the migrant crisis, with previous disputes involving the construction of buoys in the Rio Grande.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador criticized his critics for exaggerating the destruction caused by Hurricane Otis, which left over three dozen people dead and caused widespread damage in Mexico's Pacific coast. Obrador accused them of spreading misleading information and not caring about people's pain. The storm, initially forecasted as a tropical storm, unexpectedly intensified into a Category 5 hurricane with 165 mph winds. The death toll currently stands at 39, but it is expected to rise as search and rescue operations continue.
Mexico City International Airport (AICM) will reduce flights from 52 to 43 per hour starting in November, according to a decree issued by Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. The decision has sparked backlash from the aviation sector, with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) criticizing the government's unilateral decision and lack of consultation with operators and users. Mexico's top three carriers, Aeromexico, Volaris, and Viva Aerobus, have also expressed concerns about the short notice and negative impact on passengers and workers. The flight reductions aim to alleviate saturation in Mexico City's airspace and divert traffic to the newer Felipe Angeles International Airport.
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has urged Latino voters not to support Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the next US presidential election, accusing him of trying to win votes at the expense of migrants. DeSantis, who has championed border security and derided so-called "sanctuary cities" where migrants can shelter, said he would impose strong controls on illegal immigration and limit asylum. Lopez Obrador dismissed those comments and hopes that the Hispanics of Florida don't give him a single vote.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador urged Hispanic voters in Florida not to vote for Governor Ron DeSantis due to his immigration policies. López Obrador criticized DeSantis for using the issue of border security and immigration for political gain, and accused him of persecuting migrants. DeSantis has increasingly focused on immigration and border security, despite Florida's distance from the U.S.-Mexico border. In the 2022 election, DeSantis won 58% of the state's Hispanic voters, a demographic that has increasingly swung towards Republicans in recent years.
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador criticized Florida's new anti-immigration bill, calling it "immoral" and "politicking." The bill gives Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis $12 million for migrant transports and mandates hospitals to ask patients about their legal status. López Obrador has a call planned with President Joe Biden to discuss migration and the fentanyl crisis. GOP governors continue to send migrants to Democratic-led states, with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott saying that Texas would bus "thousands more" migrants in the coming days.
