Mexican foreign policy.
Representatives of Mexico on February 6 called upon Venezuela’s government and opposition to enter into dialogue to resolve their country’s deepening political crisis. Mexico has refused to join regional powers in condemning the Venezuelan government, or in recognising opposition congressman Juan Guaido as interim president, as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) attempts to refocus Mexico’s foreign policy stance on the principles of non-intervention, pacific conflict resolution and development cooperation. According to Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico will limit its role in the international sphere to work on three key issues -- protection of human rights, strengthening of democratic values and action on climate change.
Migration increasingly will be a source of US tensions, as Trump pushes his objective of containing Central American migrants in Mexico.
The reduction in the foreign ministry's budget will hinder its ability to carry out its traditional and added responsibilities effectively.
Mexican isolationism may limit international scrutiny in areas where Mexico has significant shortcomings (particularly human rights).
