Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has indicated that he is likely to have a telephone conversation with US President Joe Biden, possibly scheduled for Tuesday. López Obrador mentioned this during a recent news conference in Mexico City, where he highlighted the progress being made in discussions around immigration between the two governments.
One of the key topics that López Obrador touched upon was the regularization of millions of undocumented Mexicans living in the US. He emphasized that these individuals play a significant role in the American economy and stressed the importance of addressing their status.
Additionally, López Obrador raised concerns about the US government's allocation of funds towards armed conflicts. He questioned the substantial amounts of money being approved for wars while comparatively little support is provided to the people of Central, Latin America, and the Caribbean who are often forced to migrate due to challenging circumstances.
Expressing his belief that American citizens would likely support redirecting some of the military funding towards assisting those in need in the region, López Obrador criticized the tendency to blame migrants, particularly during election periods, instead of addressing the root causes of migration.
Overall, López Obrador's comments underscore the ongoing dialogue between Mexico and the US on immigration issues and highlight his advocacy for a more compassionate and holistic approach to addressing migration challenges in the region.
