President Andrés Manuel López Obrador of Mexico made controversial statements on Thursday, asserting that the country's violent criminal gangs and drug cartels are essentially 'respectful people' who primarily target each other and 'respect the citizenry.' These claims have sparked debate and criticism, as they contradict the harsh reality faced by millions of Mexicans living in areas controlled by drug cartels.
During a visit to the township of Badiraguato, Sinaloa, López Obrador was asked about the behavior of drug cartels, to which he responded affirmatively, stating that they 'always' behave well and are 'respectful,' with occasional encounters with 'strange' individuals.
