Diplomatic Friction
US Ambassador criticized for rejecting aid in combating drug cartels, accusing the government of minimizing the violence and corruption issues.
In response to Salazar's remarks, Mexico issued a diplomatic note expressing surprise, highlighting the strained diplomatic relations between the two countries over security cooperation.
Violence and Policy Critique
Salazar pointed to recent violent incidents in , including the discovery of dismembered bodies, to underscore the severity of the drug cartel problem in Mexico.
The ambassador criticized former President 's "hugs not bullets" strategy and the continuation of this policy under President , arguing that it failed to address the drug cartel violence effectively.