Mexico cites national sovereignty, dignity in refuting Trump tweet re:wall

[Tanuki]

http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/27/politics/mexico-border-wall-trump-tweet/index.html

...."In response, the country's foreign ministry released a statement saying Mexico would not pay for a wall or other physical barrier at the border "under any circumstances."

"This determination is not part of a Mexican negotiating strategy, but a principle of national sovereignty and dignity," the statement said.
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The Mexican foreign ministry's statement also addressed Trump's comment regarding crime in Mexico. The ministry said the crime is a "shared problem" for both countries and is caused in part by US demand for Mexican narcotics.
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Mexico will not negotiate NAFTA nor any other aspect of the bilateral relationship through social media or the media," the ministry added.".....(more)

[icymist]

1. No negotiations on social media?

But... But... Twitler!

[NCjack]

2. It will be delicious if Mexico trolls Trumpsters for believing Trump's

lie that he force Mexico to pay for a wall.

[Achilleaze]

3. Good morning, Aztlan!

[Sneederbunk]

4. Hasn't Mexico embarrassed Trump enough? Naw