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The Government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO)

has written a letter, not at all diplomatic and full of insults,

in response to the resolution of

the European Parliament

that

demands protection for Mexican journalists.

As AMLO has revealed, his spokesman, Jesús Ramírez, and himself, jointly drafted a response in which they do not acknowledge any responsibility for the climate of violence faced by the local press and in which they also present themselves as

victims of a campaign smear media.

"Enough of corruption, lies and hypocrisy," begins the letter sent by the Mexican government to the European Parliament, and continues "it is unfortunate that they join like sheep in the reactionary and coup strategy of the corrupt group that opposes the 'Fourth Transformation'".

Using a tone and language very similar to that used by AMLO every time he talks about Spain, the letter warns MEPs that "Mexico has ceased to be a land of conquest (...) no one is repressed here, the freedom of expression and the work of journalists.

The State does not violate human rights as it happened in previous governments,

when you, by the way, kept an complicit silence".

The text of the European Parliament approved last Thursday, with 607 votes in favor, two against and 73 abstentions, denounces that "Mexico has long been the most dangerous and deadly place for journalists outside of

an official war zone."

So far this year, seven Mexican journalists have been murdered, bringing the cumulative figure during AMLO's six-year term to 55. The EU calls on the Mexican authorities to

"guarantee the protection and creation of a safe environment for journalists." ,

with special emphasis on "the widespread corruption and deficiencies in the judicial systems that cause high rates of impunity."

The Morena government rejects the existence of this pessimistic scenario outlined by the EU and justifies it by stating that "if we were in the situation that you describe in your pamphlet, our president would not be supported by 66% of the citizens (...) said incidentally, with more approval than the European rulers".

The belligerent letter from the Mexican government

concludes by demanding that MEPs "for the next time, get informed and read the resolutions presented to you before casting your vote. And do not forget that we are no longer anyone's colony (...) evolve, stop behind your interventionist mania disguised as good intentions. You are not the world government".

It is not the first time that López Obrador has shown little tact when it comes to addressing diplomatic issues.

From the 'forgiveness' demanded of Felipe VI for the abuses committed during the conquest of Mexico, to the 'pause' recently demanded in relations with Spain, the consequences of which few came to understand.

Precisely this week, the Foreign Minister,

José Manuel Albares,

visited the Mexican capital to try to reconcile positions with the Mexican government and support Spanish businessmen, who represent the second largest foreign investment in the country, only behind the United States.

The content of the letter sent by the AMLO government to the EU has generated

great indignation in the Mexican political class,

even among the ranks of his own party.

The pro-government deputy, Patricia Armendáriz, demanded "please" that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs come out to deny "the crude writing."

Shortly after, she rectified and announced her "solidarity with López Obrador's response, which is not a piece of diplomacy but puts an end to this type of attack."

In his press conference this Friday, AMLO has denied that his response to the EU is disqualifying, "it is unfortunate that

they join like sheep

and this is not an insult. When I had to go to the English parliament, they came face to face , when a legislator, whether conservative or liberal, is speaking, opponents begin to say 'meee', 'meee'; I think that's what it means. Here in Mexico we do know what it is to be sheep."

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