Mexico pauses relations with U.S. and Canada over judicial plan

abcnews.go.com August 27, 2024, 08:00 PM UTC

Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced a "pause" in relations with the U.S. and Canadian embassies following concerns over a controversial judicial overhaul proposal. The proposal has sparked protests and criticism from investors. In 2022, trade between the three countries reached $1.8 trillion. López Obrador's comments reflect escalating tensions, particularly after recent U.S. actions against Mexican drug lord ‘El Mayo’ Zambada.


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