Obrador Criticizes US Over Aid to Ukraine, Says Some Should Go to Latin America

Mexican President Obrador criticized the US for providing more aid to Ukraine than to Latin American countries.
Obrador said some Ukraine aid should go to Latin America to help with poverty and economic development.
He blamed US sanctions for forcing Latin Americans to emigrate.
The comments came after a US-Mexico meeting focused on trade and the fentanyl crisis.
Blinken will lead a delegation to Mexico next week to discuss border security and migration.

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Posted 9/30/2023, 2:07:00 AM