Mexico's president urges US to end 'disdain' for Latin America

[Judi Lynn]

Closer cooperation in North, Central and South America as well as Caribbean would strengthen ‘world’s most important region,’ says Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
Jorge Antonio Rocha |
10.01.2023

MEXICO CITY

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador spoke with his US counterpart Joe Biden ahead of the 10th North American Leaders’ Summit in Mexico City, asking him to support the Latin American region.

At the bilateral meeting, Lopez Obrador championed the US-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement while noting that the North American region made up of the three countries should be the front line in the face of Asia's economic expansion.
In addition, the Mexican leader pointed out that per capita consumption in the Americas is $18,100 per year, while in Asia, it is $4,400.

"The trade agreement between Canada, Mexico and the United States has proven to be a valuable instrument for consolidating our productive processes, taking advantage of the great potential represented by the domestic market in our region. However, the arrival of ships full of goods from Asia continues to grow in our Pacific ports," said Lopez Obrador.

According to Lopez Obrador, Latin America is a crucial player in the future economic landscape. He noted that in more than half a century, there has not been a real economic effort to boost development and wealth creation in Latin America, calling for its integration into North American production lines.

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https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/mexico-s-president-urges-us-to-end-disdain-for-latin-america/2783640

[SlimJimmy]

1. I suppose the Billions that we've sent their way doesn't count?

He noted that in more than half a century, there has not been a real economic effort to boost development and wealth creation in Latin America,

[Deuxcents]

2. Got a link to that?

[SlimJimmy]

3. Nearly a billion dollars over the next 10 years.

The U.S. has given Mexico $234.79 million in assistance over the past five years, or roughly $46.9 million per year.

The U.S. plans to provide Mexico with $134.6 million in the current budget year, none of which has yet been spent.

The biggest chunk of the planned 2017 spending, $78.9 million, is devoted to democracy, human rights and governance programs, including supporting civic institutions.

https://www.voanews.com/a/direct-us-aid-to-mexico/3737966.html