Trump and Pena Nieto have been locked in battle over their countries’ deep ties for months, even before Trump won the presidency with promises to get tougher on immigration and trade from Mexico. Local officials estimated that a total 30,000 marched in the country’s two largest cities, Mexico City and Guadalajara. “Mexicans demand respect, we want bridges not walls,” read one banner carried by nearby marchers. While organisers of the marches promoted them as non-partisan, many singled out Pena Nieto as a major obstacle. “We as Mexicans have to demand that Pena Nieto defends us and acts with dignity,” said Mari Carmen Quiroz, a 51-year-old university professor.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 13, 2017 03:52 UTC