Thousands of Mexicans protest against President Trump

(Baonghean.vn)- Tens of thousands of people in Mexico took to the streets on February 12 to protest against US President Donald Trump, regarding his decree to build a wall on the US-Mexico border, as well as the US leader's commitment to make the Mexican government pay for the wall.

Mexican people protest against US President Donald Trump. Photo: AP

People in nearly 20 cities in Mexico joined protests against new US President Trump, responding to calls from dozens of universities, unions and civil organizations.

About 20,000 people protested in the capital Mexico City, according to local officials. Thousands more also protested in Guadalajara, Monterrey and Morelia, although a planned protest in the border city of Tijuana did not take place.

Thousands of Mexicans protested against Mr. Trump in the capital Mexico City, with the slogan "Pay for your own wall". Photo: AP.

In Mexico City, protesters carried signs reading “Mexico must be respected, Mr. Trump,” and waved the Mexican flag. They marched along the capital’s main streets. Thousands of police were deployed to ensure security.

Relations between the United States and Mexico have fallen to their lowest point in decades since Trump took office on January 20. During his campaign, Trump called Mexican immigrants “criminals” and “rapists,” sparking outrage in America’s southern neighbor.

Relations between the US and Mexico have become strained since Mr Trump took office. Photo: CNN

Tensions escalated when Mr. Trump signed an executive order to build a wall along the border to prevent illegal immigration. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto canceled his visit to Washington in late January, related to the new US President's request that Mexico pay for the construction of the controversial border wall./.

Lan Ha

(According to AFP)