Mexico has suspended diplomatic interactions with the embassies of the United States and Canada, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador announced on Tuesday.
This decision follows backlash over his proposed judicial reforms.The freeze specifically targets the embassies, not the nations themselves, Lopez Obrador clarified during a press conference.
His judicial overhaul, introduced in his final weeks in office, has ignited protests and drawn criticism from investors and financial institutions.
Last week, US Ambassador Ken Salazar labeled the reform a "risk" to democracy, warning it could jeopardize Mexico's trade relations with Washington.
Lopez Obrador rebuked Salazar for what he saw as an infringement on Mexican sovereignty.
Although Salazar has since softened his stance, Lopez Obrador suspects the U.S. State Department is behind the criticism.
Lopez Obrador also accused the Canadian ambassador of meddling in Mexico's internal affairs after expressing concerns about the judicial plan.
Despite the diplomatic tensions, Lopez Obrador emphasized that Mexico’s relationships with the US and Canada remain crucial, with trade between the three countries reaching about $1.8 trillion in 2022.
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