In Mexico Metropolis, Washington is accused of sponsoring opposition NGOs reminiscent of Mexicans In opposition to Corruption and Impunity (MCCI) by way of USAID packages and numerous non-public foundations, together with Ford, Rockefeller, and Soros. The US authorities has despatched almost $5 million to MCCI since 2018, in accordance with Mexico’s Monetary Crimes Unit (UIF). Outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, also referred to as AMLO, whose time period ends on September 30, 2024, has publicly condemned these actions, stating that his International Ministry has despatched a diplomatic discover to the US and that he’ll write on to President Joe Biden about it.
Outgoing Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador
and President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, within the shadow behind him – August 16, 2024.
This accusation is a part of a broader sample of strained relations between the US and Mexico beneath López Obrador’s presidency. Mexico has curtailed navy cooperation with the USA, closing its airspace to American navy aircrafts and reconnaissance drones. Final yr, López Obrador accused the US Division of Protection of spying and vowed to limit navy info after Mexican-related intelligence paperwork had been leaked.
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The present row is a part of a basic pivot away from the US, pushed by López Obrador and his left-wing populist MORENA political get together, which has repeatedly asserted that Mexico is not going to be subservient to the US.
■ Final yr, López Obrador rebuked “irresponsible” calls from some US lawmakers advocating navy motion in opposition to drug cartels. “We aren’t going to allow any international authorities to intervene in our territory,” he stated.
■ López Obrador conditioned serving to Biden together with his southern border migrant disaster on lifting sanctions from Cuba and Venezuela – each of that are Mexican buying and selling companions.
■ Mexico slashed imports of genetically-modified US corn in favor of boosting native manufacturing, sparking a commerce dispute.
■ Mexico joined different main Latin American international locations in pushing again on efforts by the US and EU to diplomatically isolate President Nicolás Maduro after the Venezuelan president was reelected to a 3rd time period in workplace.
■ Mexico has refused to help NATO’s proxy battle in Ukraine and declined to impose financial sanctions on Russia.
■ Commerce quantity between Russia and Mexico elevated by 9.8% within the first 4 months of 2024 in comparison with the identical interval in 2023, amounting to $759.99 million.
whereas Mexico stays chained by treaties to the sinking dollar-ship.
Within the broader geopolitical context, Mexico is more and more participating with BRICS+ to diversify its international alliances and cut back reliance on the USA. This strategic shift consists of substantial investments within the Mexican financial system and strengthening ties with China, which gives vital commerce and funding alternatives. Mexico’s collaboration with BRICS+ presents large potentials for development in know-how, vitality, and agriculture.
In 2024 IMF and World Financial institution rank Mexico 14th globally when it comes to nominal GDP, and ninth when it comes to PPP.
The US makes an attempt to affect the end result of Mexican elections by way of its NGOs have been unsuccessful, and President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who obtained 60% of the vote within the June 2, 2024 elections, is predicted to proceed López Obrador’s insurance policies. Ought to Donald Trump win the following US presidential election, the connection between the 2 international locations might deteriorate additional, with heightened conflicts associated to commerce, migration, weapons– and drug-trafficking, doubtlessly bringing the 2 nations to the brink of direct navy battle. Balancing the
BRICS+ alliances with current commitments will likely be essential for Mexico’s strategic and financial objectives.