Condemning the anti-immigrant discourse of Texas and Florida governors in the United States, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador expressed his dismay over their inhumane treatment of migrants, particularly during election periods. Speaking at a regular press briefing, President Lopez Obrador criticized the attitudes of Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, describing them as "inhumane" and driven by political motives to garner votes, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
During his visit to the southern state of Oaxaca, the Mexican president highlighted what he deemed a hypocritical stance, emphasizing that such behavior tends to exacerbate during electoral campaigns. He stated, "There is this very hypocritical attitude, which always exists, but gets worse or more intense when there are elections."
President Lopez Obrador's comments were part of a broader critique of the treatment of migrants, particularly those from Latin America. During the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders' Meeting in San Francisco, he proposed a collaborative development plan to his US counterpart, President Joe Biden. The aim of the plan is to address and alleviate the northward migration from Latin America, with some progress already achieved.
"We have to agree to carry out a development and cooperation plan to help the people of Latin America, especially Central America and the Caribbean," he stressed, emphasizing the need for joint efforts to tackle the root causes of migration and foster regional development.
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