The Government of Mexico has expressed its bewilderment at the messages issued by the current ambassador of the United States in the country, Ken Salazar, according to the agency in a statement. Although the content of the communication sent has not yet been revealed, it could imply a complaint regarding Salazar's critical statements about insecurity in Mexico.
It is important to remember that during the last months of his term, former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador decided to pause relations with the U.S. embassy in Mexico due to disagreements with Ken Salazar regarding the reform of the Judicial Power. This time, the controversy arises from comments related to the detention of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada on July 25.
Ken Salazar has been criticized for offering perspectives on sensitive issues for Mexico and expressing concerns of American investors in the country, which has been interpreted as interventionism. The U.S. ambassador has also questioned the security policy of former president López Obrador, stating that the ‘Hugs not Bullets’ strategy has been ineffective and has hindered foreign investment.
Additionally, Salazar has mentioned that the republican austerity applied in the security sector prevents police officers from receiving adequate salaries, which affects their quality of life. In response to these criticisms, the Secretariat of Foreign Relations of Mexico has expressed its bewilderment at the statements of the U.S. ambassador.
