Former US ambassador Ken Salazar says López Obrador tied migration cooperation to infrastructure funding in Mexico

In his memoir, former US ambassador Ken Salazar reveals that Mexican President Andrés López Obrador linked migration cooperation to infrastructure funding, particularly emphasizing the Isthmus of Tehuantepec railway. Salazar describes López Obrador's frustration with the limited support from the Biden administration for this key project. This sheds light on the complex diplomatic dynamics between the US and Mexico, highlighting how infrastructure projects and migration policies are interconnected on both sides of the border. Understanding these ties is crucial for grasping current international relations and potential future collaborations.