US President Joe Biden and Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador recently engaged in a phone conversation, jointly acknowledging the imperative need for enhanced border enforcement. Subsequently, the White House announced that a high-ranking US delegation is scheduled to visit Mexico soon, focusing on discussions surrounding the reinforcement of immigration rules at the border.
The purpose of this anticipated visit stems from the recent closures of two rail crossings on the Mexico-Texas border by Washington, aimed at curbing illegal entries on freight trains. While these measures have received criticism from Mexican business owners, who express concerns about the impact on trade, both Presidents Biden and Obrador emphasized the necessity for increased border enforcement during their Thursday discussion.
The US delegation, featuring Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and US Homeland Security advisor Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, among others, is set to meet with President Obrador and his team in Mexico. The primary focus of the discussions will revolve around addressing the issue of illegal immigration and bolstering border enforcement measures.
According to Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby, the visit aims to collaboratively explore strategies to manage migratory flows more effectively. Meanwhile, Republicans continue to exert pressure on Democrats, urging significant changes to immigration policies as a condition for approving emergency assistance packages for Ukraine and Israel.
Source: MSN
