Mexico shames Donald Trump with its latest response to his hateful tweets:
“The government of Mexico takes this opportunity to express its full solidarity with the people and government of the United States for the damages caused by Hurricane Harvey in Texas and reports that we have offered the US government all the help and cooperation that can be provided by the different Mexican governmental agencies to deal with the impacts of this natural disaster, as good neighbors should always do in times of difficulty,” a statement from the government read.
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“As the government of Mexico has always maintained, our country will not pay, under any circumstances, a wall or physical barrier built on US territory along the Mexican border,” the foreign ministry responded bluntly. “This determination is not part of a Mexican negotiating strategy, but a principle of national sovereignty and dignity.”
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Meanwhile, Mexican officials have focused on Harvey and providing assistance. Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray called Abbott Sunday to offer support, in a move reminiscent of the aid Mexico provided the United States after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. A delegation from the Mexican Armed Forces arrived in Louisiana following that hurricane, including engineers and doctors. Sent by then-President Vicente Fox, they spent three weeks serving meals, distributing supplies, and ensuring New Orleans’ residents were given medical assistance. That aid saved lives—and it could again.
Mexico’s offer comes at a pivotal time. With around 30,000 Texans likely to be homeless for an indefinite period of time and a staggering amount of damage done to local infrastructure, the state is desperately in need of aide and assistance. But that may not be enough to convince Trump, whose combative relationship with Mexico seems unlikely to improve any time soon.
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Thank you, gracias, Mexico. We’re lucky to have such a good neighbor. offering help in our hour of need even though Trump has been so evil.
Both positions are examples of being a good neighbor. The wall is a terrible idea. So by standing up for their sovereignity, they also help the United States.