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"The United States would not be able to advance its economy if it were not for the Mexicans who live on the other side, that is the truth," said the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, just one day before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in as president.
He made the statement at an event this Sunday in Puebla, Mexico, where he praised the work of his fellow citizens both in the country and in the United States.
"The people of Mexico have brought our economy forward, but also the economy of the United States. What would New York be without the Mixtecs? That's why we call it 'Puebla York,' because there they work in services, they work in construction, they also bring the economy forward there," said the president.
Sheinbaum pointed out that 7 out of 10 farm workers in the United States are of Mexican origin and asked: "Would Americans have food on the table if it weren't for Mexican men and women?"
The official also explained that the best field workers are Mexicans. “Let no one think otherwise.”
He added that the best construction workers are Mexicans, as well as those who work in the tourism sector.
“We are a great people, a wonderful people. Mexico is a cultural power and our brothers and sisters on the other side are the best workers, they are good people who help their families and help the economy of the United States,” he stressed.
In the face of this new period, which begins tomorrow with President Trump: “First, we are going to defend the Mexicans; the consulates there already have more lawyers to support them, they should call the consulates on the phone because they will be supporting them in any case, and if they decide to return to Mexico or come to Mexico, here they are welcomed with open arms, here we embrace the Mexicans.”
But, he added, “in any case, the United States economy could not function without our countrymen and women.”
On the other hand, she pointed out that during the administration of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador a good understanding was reached with Trump, "that is why I think we will reach a good understanding, we will always understand each other, dialogue helps, but in any case, let it be heard well, let it be heard far away, Mexico is not a colony of anyone, it is not a protectorate of anyone, Mexico is a free, independent, and sovereign country; and we will always defend the people of Mexico, the nation, and our homeland," said Claudia Sheinbaum.
In this context, he recalled that Mexico is great because of the civilizations that gave rise to the country, “the Mixtecs, the Mixtec women, who are a great people, like other indigenous peoples of our country who today have rights in the Constitution. Mexico is great because of its history.”
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