The United States expressed concern Thursday about the insecure situation in Mexico following recent attacks that killed a dozen people and destroyed businesses, warning that the violence is "deterring" investment in the country.
"Security is of more fundamental importance than the other difficult issues, including the T-MEC," U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said at a press conference, referring to the trade agreement that also involves Canada.
Salazar was referring specifically to a dispute between the U.S. and Canada over Mexico's energy policy under the T-MEC.
"These things can and will be resolved, but if. . .