Mexico: Calderon speech focuses on immigration

Mexican president Felipe Calderon touched on immigration during his state-of-the nation speech on Sunday by continuing to criticize U.S. policy on the subject:

“We strongly protest the unilateral measures taken by the U.S. Congress and government that have only exacerbated the mistreatment of Mexican undocumented workers.

The insensitivity towards those who support the U.S. economy and society has only served as an impetus to reinforce the battle … for their rights.”

Calderon’s address also emphasized his desire for fiscal reform as well as support for his anti-crime initiatives.

The speech was delayed by one day and moved to a different venue due to the ire of opposition lawmakers including some who still contend that he is an illegitimate president.

Image- Washington Post

Sources- Washington Post, Al Jazeera, Bloomberg, The Latin Americanist