Mexican President Andres Manuel López Obrador has agreed during meetings with President Joe Biden to spend $1.5 billion to improve “smart” border technology.
— a move the White House says shows neighborly cooperation succeeding where Trump administration vows to wall off the border and have Mexico pay for it could not.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the agreement hadn’t been formally announced. But the Biden administration was excited about securing border funding from Mexico after years of failed attempts by former President Donald Trump.The agreements came hours after the meetings began with López Obrador offering more than half an hour worth of comments.
“This is a proven strategy that fuels economic growth as well as reduces irregular migration,” Biden said.a rising number of people
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