Mexican President-Elect And President Trump Agree That Economic Development Can Stem Illegal Migration

Mexico's President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador speaks during a rally as part of a tour to thank supporters for his victory in the July 1 election, in Mexico City, Mexico September 29, 2018. Picture taken September 29. 2018. REUTERS/Henry Romero

Reuters: Mexican president-elect, Trump agree economic development can stem illegal migration

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said he and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by telephone on Wednesday about boosting economic development in Mexico and Central America in order to stem illegal migration.

The phone call came after Mexico, the United States and Canada agreed on a new trilateral trade deal late Sunday, which Lopez Obrador hailed as a “good accord” that would create economic certainty and encourage investment.

The two leaders also discussed “a next step,” agreeing on investment among Mexico, Canada and the United States to aid development in Central America and Mexico to tackle “the migration phenomenon,” said Lopez Obrador, who takes office on Dec. 1.

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WNU Editor: Both Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and U.S. President Donald Trump are 100% right .... economic development will stem illegal migration. To boost economic activity in Mexico, Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will need to impose strict law and order policies by reforming the courts and professionalizing the police forces, be merciless in changing the culture of corruption that permeates that country, and implement policies that encourage entrepreneurs and small business. Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was given a huge mandate for change .... I can only hope that he delivers.