Mexico, U.S. discuss $10 billion for regional development: Lopez Obrador
Reuters
Published Mar 20, 2019 10:27AM ET
Mexico, U.S. discuss $10 billion for regional development: Lopez Obrador
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican government is seeking a bilateral deal with the United States that includes a $10 billion development plan for Mexico and Central America aimed at addressing immigration, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Wednesday.
Lopez Obrador said the potential agreement was discussed during a Tuesday night meeting with Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser. The focus would be on generating employment so more would-be migrants could find work at home.
Citing what he described as a good meeting with the U.S. envoy, the Mexican president touted "cooperation for development" and suggested that he believes both governments could sign such an agreement, though he did not offer a date.
"The bilateral agreement (would) guarantee investment in Central America and this country on the order of $10 billion so that there is employment, jobs and that migration is optional," he said.
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