## AMLO Sends Letter to Joe Biden, Alleging U.S. Agency Funding MCCI
Mexico’s President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), announced on Monday, August 19, 2024, that he has sent the expected letter to his U.S. counterpart, President Joe Biden. In the letter, AMLO accuses the U.S. government of financing the civil association Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad (MCCI), founded by Claudio X. González and currently led by María Amparo Casar.
“I sent a letter regarding the funding from the U.S. government to President Biden. It has already been sent,” López Obrador declared during his daily press conference at the National Palace.
On Friday, August 16, the Mexican president had mentioned that he had a draft of the letter ready, marking the second diplomatic correspondence to Biden. Earlier, on August 14, Pablo Gómez Álvarez, head of the Financial Intelligence Unit, presented a report indicating financial contributions to MCCI from both domestic and international sources.
López Obrador emphasized that the relationship between Mexico and the United States is generally positive but stressed the importance of mutual respect between governments.
“Our relationship with the U.S. government is good, but we need to be very clear that we must respect each other,” he asserted.
During the conference, AMLO showcased a copy of the letter dated August 16, 2024, pledging transparency by sharing it with the attending reporters. In the letter, he elaborated on what he described as “an obviously interventionist attitude” by the U.S. government in financing certain activities of MCCI, which he claims aimed to undermine his administration.
He stated that from 2018 to 2023, agencies such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have provided MCCI with 111 million pesos, backing up his claims with corresponding evidence.
“This financial support, although relatively minor, is completely offensive and contrary to the respectful relationship between our sovereignties,” AMLO wrote.
López Obrador expressed optimism that President Biden would intervene to halt what he perceives as an “affront” to the “constitutional principle of non-intervention and self-determination of peoples.” He also apologized to Biden for addressing the matter directly.
“Believe me, I hold you in high regard and do not wish to trouble you, but as you understand, issues regarding the freedom and independence of peoples transcend personal feelings,” AMLO concluded.
Regarding his request to the U.S. President, López Obrador simply noted, “Let’s see what he decides.”
## Related News: Tensions Over Allegations of U.S. Funding to MCCI Continue
In recent months, the strained relations over allegations of U.S. financial support for MCCI have generated significant discussion both within Mexico and internationally. Various Mexican officials and media outlets have published reports and opinions on the implications of this funding, questioning the transparency and intent behind it.
The Financial Times reported that the Mexican government views U.S. support for MCCI as a direct challenge to its sovereignty. Meanwhile, in an interview with El País, María Amparo Casar defended the organization, asserting that its goal is to combat corruption and impunity, not to meddle in Mexican politics.
In early August, The Guardian published an article indicating that the U.S. government has denied any wrongdoing, describing their funding as part of broader efforts to promote transparency and democratic governance worldwide.
As diplomatic channels continue to address the dispute, observers are keen to see whether AMLO’s latest letter will result in any changes to U.S. policy or the funding practices of international development agencies.
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