The United States has criticized Mexico's president for his record on security after a tragic kidnapping this month near the border that cost the lives of two Americans. On Monday, the Mexican president responded by claiming that his nation is safer than the United States.
The attack on four Americans on March 3 in the Mexican city of Matamoros and their subsequent kidnapping were closely covered by US media and prompted criticism from American lawmakers, particularly Republicans.
Two of the Americans were already found dead when discovered by Mexican officials. Five alleged members of a Mexican drug cartel have been detained, since the kidnapping.
President Andres Manuel López Obrador dismissed travel advisories from the United States that portray much of Mexico as dangerous. Lopez Obrador has warned to persuade Mexican- Americans not to support Republican candidates if they continue their criticism.
(In Photo: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during a ceremony to commemorate Mexico City's main square the Zocalo, Aug. 13, 2021) (AP)
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