Have you heard the latest from Lopez-Obrador down in Mexico? We understand that he is the front runner, according to the polls. However, his latest statement sounds more like a desperate candidate rather than someone with a safe lead in the polls.
This is what LO said:
Mexican presidential candidate Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) called for mass immigration to the United States during a speech Tuesday declaring it a “human right” for all North Americans.“And soon, very soon — after the victory of our movement — we will defend all the migrants in the American continent and all the migrants in the world,” Obrador said, adding that immigrants “must leave their towns and find a life in the United States.”He then declared it as “a human right we will defend,” eluniversal.com reports.While the election is not until July 1, Obrador is by far the frontrunner.
Now, let's analyze what he said.
First, how would any of this help Mexico? My serious Mexican friends tell me that they'd rather find prosperity and jobs in their country.
Second, is Mr. LO proposing to change Mexico's very rigid immigration laws? Is he going to open Mexico's southern border and allow people in?
Third, does he believe that the US is just going to sit back and watch Mexicans cross the border?
The bad news is that LO's remarks are irresponsible and not helpful. The good news is that he may be getting desperate sensing that Mr. Anaya is gaining on him.
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