Sheinbaum Defends Mexican Migrants in US, Thanks Los Angeles for its Generosity

Claudia Sheinbaum's Los Angeles Address: Praising Migrants, Thanking the City, and Addressing Human Rights Concerns Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum recently delivered a speech in Los Angeles, California, focusing on the significant contributions of Mexican migrants to the United States. She praised their hard work and honesty, emphasizing that the vast majority maintain legal status and contribute substantially to the US economy. She expressed gratitude to Los Angeles for its long-standing generosity in welcoming hundreds of thousands of Mexican nationals. Sheinbaum also highlighted the Mexican government's unwavering commitment to protecting the human rights of all Mexicans abroad, regardless of their immigration status. "The Mexican government reiterates its unbreakable commitment to the protection and defense of the human rights of Mexicans abroad, regardless of their migratory situation," she stated. The speech also addressed concerns about violent protests, condemning such actions as counterproductive. She called for peaceful engagement and the use of diplomatic channels to address immigration challenges. The speech underscores the complex relationship between Mexico and the US regarding migration and highlights the ongoing efforts of both governments to find solutions that respect human rights and promote legal and orderly migration.