By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/mexicos-president-asks-u-s-to-quickly-reunite-families-separated-at-the-border Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Mexico’s president asks U.S. to quickly reunite families separated at the border World Jul 13, 2018 3:06 PM EDT Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s office says he asked a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to quickly reunite migrant families separated at the border. A statement from the presidency says he called for “a permanent alternative that prioritizes the well-being and rights of minors.” It adds that the president expressed concern over a recent attack on a 92-year-old Mexican man legally residing in California. The man was reportedly beaten by a woman with a brick and told “go back to your country.” READ MORE: U.S. says it has reunited about half of all separated children under 5. What about the others? Pena Nieto said such incidents “encourage a climate of hate and racism that we must avoid.” He also emphasized his government’s willingness to continue renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement with a goal of reaching a deal “as quickly as possible.” The president met Friday at his official residence with the delegation, which also included President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and White House adviser Jared Kushner, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO’-shin) and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto’s office says he asked a U.S. delegation led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to quickly reunite migrant families separated at the border. A statement from the presidency says he called for “a permanent alternative that prioritizes the well-being and rights of minors.” It adds that the president expressed concern over a recent attack on a 92-year-old Mexican man legally residing in California. The man was reportedly beaten by a woman with a brick and told “go back to your country.” READ MORE: U.S. says it has reunited about half of all separated children under 5. What about the others? Pena Nieto said such incidents “encourage a climate of hate and racism that we must avoid.” He also emphasized his government’s willingness to continue renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement with a goal of reaching a deal “as quickly as possible.” The president met Friday at his official residence with the delegation, which also included President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and White House adviser Jared Kushner, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin (mih-NOO’-shin) and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now