Trump, Lopez Obrador Demonstrate that Respect for Sovereignty is the Basis for Real Cooperation

Published: July 9, 2020, 11:22 a.m.

As the enemies of Donald Trump and Lopez Obrador fume, the two leaders gave a lesson in statecraft yesterday. They referenced the historic precedents for good U.S.-Mexico relations in the alliance in the 1860s between Presidents Lincoln and Juarez, and between FDR and Lazaro Cardenas, with Trump describing them as "two sovereign nations thriving, growing, and excelling side by side, working together." The third precedent, which is most relevant to address the problems today, is that of the relationship between Lyndon LaRouche and Mexican President Jose Lopez Portillo, for whom LaRouche wrote "Operation Juarez". Every weekday morning Harley will brief you on what you need to know to start your day. If you haven't already, sign up for Harley's weekly articles, harley.larouchepac.com/join