Latest Ken Salazar News

US ambassador visits conflict-ridden Mexican state to expedite avocado inspections

Jun. 25, 2024 04:40 AM EDT

MORELIA, Mexico (AP) — United States Ambassador Ken Salazar praised Mexico’s effort protect American agricultural inspectors in the conflict-ridden state of Michoacan on Monday, a week after the U.S. suspended avocado and mango inspections following an attack on inspectors. ...

Assault on US avocado inspectors in Mexican state led to suspension of inspections

Jun. 19, 2024 00:29 AM EDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two employees of the U.S. Agriculture Department were assaulted and temporarily held by assailants in the Mexican state of Michoacan, prompting the U.S. government to suspend inspections of avocado and mango shipments, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico said Tuesday. ...

US diplomat warns of great consequences for migrants at border who don't choose legal pathways

Jun. 13, 2024 20:53 PM EDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar warned Thursday that migrants who do not opt for a legal pathway into the U.S. will face great consequences, a message coming at a time when the Biden administration needs Mexico’s cooperation in easing the flow of migrants to their...