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Mexico President Says 'Doing Well' on Migration Ahead of US Deadline

Reuters

   MEXICO CITY - Mexico's president said on Monday his country was "doing
   well" in addressing U.S. demands to contain migration and that Mexican
   and American officials will meet on Sept. 10 to take stock of the
   situation after a key deadline expires.

   In June, Mexico's government averted a threat by U.S. President Donald
   Trump to impose tariffs on all Mexican exports by vowing to take
   tougher measures to curb a surge in U.S.-bound migrants within 90 days.

   In late July, after an initial 45-day period to evaluate progress, U.S.
   Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised Mexico's efforts, but said he
   would circle back with Trump about how to proceed.

   The Trump administration has pressured Mexico to become a so-called
   safe third country for asylum seekers, which would require Central
   Americans to apply for refuge in Mexico rather than the United States.

   Mexico has rejected that demand, saying the measure is inappropriate
   and unnecessary.

   Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador struck an upbeat tone at
   his regular morning news conference on Monday when he noted the 90-day
   period would conclude on Sept. 5.

   "We're fulfilling the commitment we made... We're doing well," he said.

   Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard echoed Lopez Obrador's optimism on
   Mexico's measures to curb the flow of migrants.

   "I'd say they're now in a state close to normalcy," he told reporters,
   referring to migrant flows. He added that he would travel to Washington
   for the Sept. 10 meeting.

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