Former foreign minister and future secretary of the economy, Marcelo Ebrard, responded to Ken Salazar and The Washington Postpointing out that “the United States has no right to criticize” as they do with the reform of the judiciary.
It was at the end of August when the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazarspoke out against the reform of the judiciary which will be discussed in the Senate for approval.
Likewise, the US media, such as The Washington Post y The Wall Street Journalhave shown themselves to be against the judicial reform of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).
Marcelo Ebrard responds to Ken Salazar and The Washington Post on judicial reform
It is through a statement that Marcelo Ebrard shared on his X account, that the senator responded to the opinion of Ken Salazar y The Washington Postregarding judicial reform.
Marcelo Ebrard points out that Mexico is in a necessary process for reform the justice systemto reinforce its transparency and efficiency, values that it shares with USA.
Despite this, the editorial of The Washington Post calls for judicial reform to disappear y Ken Salazar He criticized it on the grounds that it “somehow threatens” Mexico’s democracy.
“The Mexican people are capable of judging what is best for their own interests, and the United States should not deprive them of their rights by suggesting otherwise.”
Marcelo Ebrard responds to Ken Salazar and The Washington Post
In reference, Marcelo Ebrard contradicts The Washington Post regarding the internal affairs of Mexico are of hemispheric interest, indicating interference that goes against the United Nations (UN).
While in response to what was said by Ken Salazar about the judicial reformaccording to Marcelo Ebrardsuggests that “what is a virtue for the United States, is a defect in Mexico.”
Also, Marcelo Ebrard reminds that Mexico respects the rights of the United Statesa country where many states elect their judiciary by vote, but it has never been said that democracy is in danger because of this.
The document is Signed by Marcelo Ebrard y Juan Ramon de la Fuentefuture Secretary of Foreign Affairs, stressing that Mexico is open to constructive dialogue, but USA must show respect for their sovereign quest.
Ken Salazar says that the relationship between Mexico and the United States will continue despite judicial reform; there is a but
Although has not responded to Marcelo Ebrard’s letter, Ken Salazar He assured that the economic relationship between Mexico and the United States will continue despite approval of judicial reform.
This was mentioned after his participation in the American Society convention, where Ken Salazar explained that the economic integration will continue with the review of the USMCA to be carried out in two years.
Likewise and Regarding AMLO, Ken Salazar He said he has great appreciation for the president, whom he considers to have given his life for Mexico, although he did not mention whether he will seek him out before his term ends on September 30.
However, on Tuesday, September 3, Ken Salazar It was also questioned by judicial reform and noted that it could cause “a lot of damage” to the relationship between the two countries if it is not done properly.
Although Ken Salazar He said he was respectful of Mexico’s sovereignty, and also expressed concern about judicial reform, due to concerns of those who “they want the best for the United States”.
Ken Salazar, United States Ambassador to Mexico (Screenshot)
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