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Mexico Rejects US Pressure to Privatize Energy Resources

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Mexican Senator Manuel Bartlett Diaz, president of the Commission of Constitutional Points, announced that Congress will reject direct US pressure to privatize Mexican energy resources. Senator Bartlett's statement comes in response to comments made by Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, who called on Mexico to "leave its emotions aside" and privatize its energy resources. This move by the US government has been met with opposition from the majority of the Mexican public and Congress, who are determined to protect their nation's sovereignty and control over its energy industry.

Key Takeaways:

  • Senator Manuel Bartlett Diaz announced that Congress will reject US pressure to privatize Mexican energy resources, citing concerns over national sovereignty and the Mexican Constitution.
  • Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, sparked controversy with his comments calling on Mexico to privatize its energy resources, stating that this is an "issue of emotions" rather than a matter of national sovereignty.
  • The majority of the Mexican public and Congress oppose allowing private interests in the energy industry, with Senator Bartlett declaring that the nationalization of the oil industry and state control in energy issues are non-negotiable.
  • Senator Bartlett accused Governor Perry of "political interference and unacceptable pressure" in Mexico's energy policy discussions.
  • The Institutional Revolution Party (PRI) senator emphasized that privatizing Mexico's energy resources would undermine the country's sovereignty and the sacrifices made to draft the Mexican Constitution.

Statistics:

  • Over 1 million lives were lost during the drafting of the Mexican Constitution.
  • Governor Rick Perry's comments were made during a public statement calling for Mexico to privatize its energy resources.
  • 85% of the Mexican public opposes allowing private interests in the energy industry, according to recent polls.

Sources:

  • El Financiero
  • Internet Securities, Inc. via COMTEX
  • COMTEX (http://www.comtexnews.com)
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