US Ambassador Criticizes Mexico's Security Strategy Amid Rising Violence

Ken Salazar condemns Mexico's refusal of US aid and highlights the failure of the 'hugs, not bullets' policy as violence escalates.

US Ambassador Ken Salazar took a strong stance against Mexico's approach to security, criticizing the 'hugs, not bullets' strategy for its ineffectiveness.
Salazar accused former President López Obrador of rejecting over $22 million in US security aid due to ideological reasons, affecting bilateral cooperation.
Recent violence in Sinaloa, highlighted by the discovery of dismembered bodies, underscores the ongoing security crisis in Mexico.
Salazar emphasized the need for Mexico to address police corruption and improve judicial systems, criticizing the current government's austerity measures.
The ambassador's remarks come as the US prepares for a new administration under President-elect Donald Trump, raising concerns about future US-Mexico relations.