US diplomatic visit brings discussions on binational relations, migration challenges in Mexico | Video

Tijuana, Jan 11 (EFE).- The US Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, made a visit to the border city of Tijuana on Thursday to engage in discussions about environmental and immigration issues with the officials of Baja California state.

He emphasised the importance of strengthening penalties against migrants who enter the US illegally as a strategy to control the situation.

Salazar was welcomed by Baja California's Governor, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, near the Punta Bandera Wastewater Plant. Here, they initiated projects focused on preventing the direct discharge of pollutants into the ocean.

Accompanied by other US officials, the ambassador also seized the opportunity to talk with local authorities about various facets of the US-Mexico binational relationship, including migration and the ongoing issue of illegal border crossings in the region. (Camera: ISRAEL AARÓN MARTÍNEZ PÁEZ).

FOOTAGE OF THE VISIT OF THE U.S. AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO, KEN SALAZAR, TO THE BORDER CITY OF TIJUANA, MEXICO.

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Date: 12/01/2024 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EFE
Topic: Social issue » Demographics » Illegal immigrants
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 112 seconds
Reference: 7001326900
Relevance: Normal