“Mexico’s President Andrés Manuel López Obrador may have been one of the last world leaders to congratulate President Biden when he took office, but two days of talks have helped lead to a U-turn in what was at first an uneasy relationship.

“The leaders found common ground on migration, economic integration, and fentanyl interdiction. López Obrador, who is known for being recalcitrant, ended their meetings with nothing but praise for Biden, particularly on issues surrounding migration across the border separating their countries.

“”You are the first president of the United States in a very long time who has not built even one meter of wall. We thank you for that, sir,” said López Obrador, lauding Biden as “a man with conviction” at the end of the North American Leaders’ Summit.”

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