Mexico declines to impose economic sanctions on Russia

[Jose Garcia]

Source: Reuters

MEXICO CITY, March 1 (Reuters) - Mexico will not impose any economic sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Tuesday.

He also criticized what he called censorship of Russian state-sponsored media by social media companies.

"We are not going to take any sort of economic reprisal because we want to have good relations with all the governments in the world," Lopez Obrador told a news conference.

Lopez Obrador's position stands in contrast to the international sanctions imposed on Russia for President Vladimir Putin's actions.

Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/mexicos-president-says-will-not-take-any-economic-sanctions-against-russia-2022-03-01/?taid=621e3f7f3cade00001018b2a&utm_campaign=trueAnthem:+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter

[SheltieLover]

1. Wtaf???

[Kablooie]

2. Mexico should now be sanctioned.

Show that supporting Putin is not the way to good international relations.

[SheltieLover]

9. Absolutely!

[cstanleytech]

10. Agree, actions or inactions such as in this case should have consequences.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

12. Absolutely not. Better ways to punish without hurting workers in both intertwined economies

Freeze Obrador out of any new beneficial economic initiatives or currency help or other things. Cripple his ability to generate favorable publicity in his own country.

And let him know now what and why it is happening.

Sanctions on Obrador might be a good idea, but not on Mexico, per se.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

19. Big question: Mexico supporting Ukraine in any way? Money, supplies, armaments?

If they are doing nothing for Ukraine, or rather if Obrador is doing nothing for Ukraine that would weigh heavily in how Mexico / Obrador should be treated.

[SouthernDem4ever]

54. A worse question is will Mexico aid Russia against us

That's the real problem.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

55. Nah. Mexico voted against Russia in the UN. Not much (to vote), but I don't think they'll aid Russia

[orangecrush]

27. +1

[blue-wave]

44. We in America can sanction Mexico now

by every American just canceling any vacation plans to Mexico for, let's say at least a year. Instead, how about Hawaii or San Diego the Caribbean, Puerto Rico could still use help after that hurricane that crippled the island or anywhere else but Mexico.

That would make for a good handle: Anywhere but Mexico!!

[padah513]

3. "We want to have good relations with all the governments in the world"

Is that right? Well, what about Ukraine? After seeing what they're going through, how can you look the other way and not speak up?

[vercetti2021]

5. Mean of course they do

Gotta please the cartel shipping their drugs all over the world ya know?

[Irish_Dem]

41. Right, there must be a Russian drug connection to Mexico.

[vercetti2021]

42. Honestly you never know

Drugs are a powerful thing

[Irish_Dem]

49. A lot of money to be made selling drugs.

Russian mob would be attracted to that operation.

[True Blue American]

14. What about all the NATO nations

And no more plants from the US. Cut swift and deep.

[Cha]

46. I know.. that's a Stupid Gaslit

Excuse. What if Mexico were under attack by Russia?

I seem to remember Lopez cozying upo to trump.. I wonder if that shit has anything to do with this?

Does Mexico owe Russia Money? What's he got on him.

Lopex is making himself look like he approves of Vlad's Insane Invasion of Ukraine and Tyranny.

Wonder what Pres Zelensky thinks of Lopez.

[MLAA]

4. What a fucking disappointment

[chowder66]

30. +1000

[LiberalLovinLug]

6. And they are just temporary sanctions too

Much like the campaign donor sanctions against Republicans who supported the insurrection. They all jump back onboard once the news cycle moves on.

Here I thought he was an improvement over the last President down there.

[Cha]

47. I remember Lopez cozying up

to trump during his regime.. I was sickened by it.

There was a picture of the two of them on DU.

Why Mexico’s president is buddies with Trump despite years of insults

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/07/mexico-president-andres-manuel-lopez-obrador-friends-trump-350974

[yaesu]

8. Flashbacks of Red Dawn 😋

[Bobstandard]

11. The cartels call the tune

The cartels need continued trade so the can continue to supply Russia with drugs. Narco state courtesy to kleptocracy.

[Ponietz]

13. How the hell else can the mafiosos get their laundered drug money returned?

I’m guessing releasing their goddam former Defense Secretary/General charged with drug trafficking didn’t help the world much.

[Chainfire]

15. I guess that they don't consider Ukraine as one of the governments of the world.

Maybe we should move a few factories back home.

[PatSeg]

16. Seriously???

That is so disappointing.

[onecaliberal]

17. Maybe Russia should roll their tanks on the Mexicans and fire Indiscriminately against civilians.

[SheltieLover]

18. This!👆

[world wide wally]

20. I am quite shocked at this.

But, if that is all you care.... then fuck off, amigo

[Kali]

21. kind of shocking, but then...

Lopez Obrador's comments came in response to a question about the interest in Mexico of Russia's second-largest oil producer Lukoil (LKOH.MM) and Russian airline Aeroflot (AFLT.MM).

Lukoil said on Friday it has completed its acquisition of a 50% operator interest in an offshore oil project in Mexico, part of its drive to expand its global reach. read more

[Solly Mack]

22. Trade between the two countries is in the billions. Import/export totals for both.

That might be the reason.

This comment isn't a value judgment either way, merely stating a possible reason for their refusal.

On a personal note, I think Mexico should be against the unprovoked invasion of a sovereign nation.

I am also aware of the impact of the proxy wars in Latin America during the Cold War.

That, too, may be a consideration.

[LiberalFighter]

23. Very dense

[sprinkleeninow]

24. Stifle it!

👿

[bahboo]

25. Obrador has turned out to be a HUGE disappointment....

[PSPS]

26. He's angling for one of those russian military bases putin wants to set up in latin america

Next thing you know, he'll win reelection with 90% of the vote!

[colorado_ufo]

28. Perhaps he is not aware of TFG's statement that Putin's strategy

should be used across our southern border.

[róisín_dubh]

29. Not really shocking.

Latin American countries tend to keep their noses out of business not perceived to be theirs (not agreeing with it, just stating a historical fact).
Most LA nations did very little in either WWI or II.
Interestingly, most have had their territorial sovereignty breached in some capacity during the last 200 years. So while we might think that would be a reason to support Ukraine, I think things are a bit more complicated.
Also…a lot of LA countries turned towards the East in the last couple of years. Wonder why that happened.

[Samrob]

37. Not to mention the connections between Mexican and Russian organized crime...and the cartels. nt

[Dorn]

31. Odd move by MX given that DT suggested the US should deploy a similar "peace force" to MX border

I am reminded again what a toad DT is but MX deciding against sanctions is just odd.

Trump also suggested the U.S. should deploy a similar "peace force" to the U.S.-Mexico border.

"We could use that on our southern border. That’s the strongest peace force I’ve ever seen. There were more army tanks than I’ve ever seen. They’re going to keep peace, all right," he said.

(from https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/this-is-genius-trump-praises-putin-s-actions-in-ukraine-1.5792619)

[onetexan]

32. OK my family won't be spending any of our vacation dollars in mexico then.

And Obrador, we'll remember that when you're in need of US help

[Mawspam2]

33. Can't turn down that Cancun Cruz money?

[dlk]

34. Mexico has shown the world who they really are

We should believe them.

[Yorkist]

35. Of course.

From this side of the Atlantic it doesn’t seem unreasonable to expect this - or any other - Mexican government worthy of the name to be a bit less corrupt and a bit more competent.

As it is they are barely more than wannabe members of the BRICS club - who themselves are starting to have a whiff of the Axis Powers about them at governmental level.

[dlk]

51. True

[Joe Nation]

36. Easy...Boycott Avocados

Mexico will change their tune immediately.

[ificandream]

40. Boycott all Mexican fruit.

[AllyCat]

38. OMG?

[ificandream]

39. Incredibly short-sighted move on their part.

[Scruffy1]

43. I am not surprised.

I don't think Mexico has anything to gain by it, and they have a full plate of problems at home. If you look at it from a historic perspective the invasion of the Ukraine is just a repeat of the Mexican American War. The average Mexican would probably agree with him in not getting involved in US and European affairs. Neither the US or Europe have never done much for them. I also don't Mexican sanctions would amount to much as far as Russia is concerned. Of course, I am prejudiced having just spent a sunny afternoon across the border. Got new bifocals.

[OhioChick]

45. WTAF? n/t

[Cha]

48. Why Mexico's president is buddies with Trump despite years of insults

snip//

President Donald Trump for years has insulted Mexicans with his promises to build a border wall to keep out migrants, criminals, drugs and, most recently, the coronavirus. But that’s not stopping Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador from heading to the White House for his first face-to-face meeting with Trump on Wednesday.

López Obrador, a lifelong populist and face of Mexico’s left, actually has a lot in common with Trump. They’ve built a relationship based on their respect for each other's nationalist, authoritarian tendencies and their ability to stay out of each other's way on domestic issues.

More at link..

https://www.politico.com/news/2020/07/07/mexico-president-andres-manuel-lopez-obrador-friends-trump-350974

[DallasNE]

50. Thanks Trump For The Fallout From Build That Wall

You drove Mexico right into Putin's hands.

[hunter]

52. This has everything to do with oil. In 1938 Mexico nationalized its oil industry.

The U.S.A. has never forgiven Mexico for that.

Before then we were essentially stealing Mexican oil and abusing Mexican workers with low pay and incredibly dangerous working conditions.

As the Soviet Union, and later Russia, modernized their own petroleum industry Mexico partnered with them rather than the U.S.A..

[NotHardly]

53. When someone shows you who they are, believe them ...