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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region Forums**“Not welcome”: Massive protests planned for Trump’s trip to Mexico**
"We don't like him; we don't want him; we reject his visit," a former president of Mexico said of Trump's tripThe two men will meet behind closed doors at the Mexican Presidents official residence, called Los Pinos, early Wednesday afternoon and issue a statement immediately after without taking questions from reporters.
In an interview with CNN in July, Peña Nieto said there was no way Mexico would pay for a border wall. The GOP candidate only enjoys a 4 percent favorable rating from Mexican citizens, according to a Reforma newspaper poll published August 16.
The surprise event, closed to the public, is already engendering calls for a massive protest of the candidate who decried that Mexico is sending rapists and criminals across the border illegally.
And while Mexicos current leader is extending an invitation to the controversial candidate who has slammed our southern neighbor for more than a year on the campaign trail, the countrys last two presidents are reacting with outrage.
Former Mexican President Vicente Fox, who famously apologized to Trump after affirming Mexico was not going to pay for that f-ing wall, was quick to slam the visit.
We dont like him; we dont want him; we reject his visit, Fox said on CNN Wednesday morning, calling Peña Nietos invitation a big mistake.
http://www.salon.com/2016/08/31/not-welcome-massive-protests-planned-for-trumps-trip-to-mexico/
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**“Not welcome”: Massive protests planned for Trump’s trip to Mexico** (Original Post)
SummerSnow
Aug 2016
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hmmm, so that's how he's going to get Mexico to pay for the wall - to keep him out!
flor-de-jasmim
Aug 2016
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flor-de-jasmim
(2,124 posts)1. hmmm, so that's how he's going to get Mexico to pay for the wall - to keep him out!
Tarheel_Dem
(31,207 posts)2. They love him down there!
On a serious note, I think this "photo op" will redound to the demise of Mexico's current president who is at 29% approval right now.
Tarheel_Dem
(31,207 posts)3. I stand corrected, Enrique Peña Nieto is only at 23% popularity in Mexico. I'm scratching my head...
as to why he would want to be seen in the same room with Donald Trump who is even less popular.