Pedro Sánchez proposes the progressive alternative to xenophobic and exclusionary projects to Manuel López Obrador

President's News - 2019.1.30

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, met with the new President of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, to whom he conveyed the "firm political commitment" of the Government of Spain to political change that his ascendency to the Mexican presidency represents, and his interest in working together to defend a progressive project that promotes human rights, equal opportunities, the fight against climate change and social justice.

Mexico City (Mexico)

"Let's be a credible and effective alternative to xenophobic and exclusionary projects that call on fear to limit rights and halt progress in the Ibero-American societies. Let's work together towards progress in the region", said Pedro Sánchez to Manuel López Obrador.

During their meeting, the two leaders reviewed the strong relations that unite the two countries and adopted a Joint Declaration that contains the most important aspects of the strategic relationship between Spain and Mexico, and a Declaration on Spain's participation in the Integral Development Plan for Central America.

Lastly, the two leaders exchanged impressions on the regional situation, particularly on Venezuela and Nicaragua, and the migratory challenge in Central America.

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