Ken Salazar tests positive for COVID and cancels visit to Merida – El Financiero

He U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar cancelled his expected visit to Merida, Yucatan for health reasons.

Through a brief press release, the United States Embassy in Mexico reported that Salazar had tested positive for COVID-19so their meetings scheduled for this week would be cancelled.

Hours earlier, the ambassador detailed that He had met with Mexican private sector leaders to continue promoting the prosperity of Mexico and the US‘Public-private dialogue is crucial to take advantage of North American integration. We are Family and we work together for the benefit of our peoples,’ he wrote.

Ken Salazar on Judicial Reform: ‘Without PJ, democracy does not work’

He United States Ambassador to MexicoKen Salazar, said that in view of the imminent reform to the Judicial Branch, the most important thing is to maintain a strong judiciary.

In this sense, the diplomat assured that this is a fundamental pillar to maintain a system of freedoms.

“A strong judiciary is required, with the rule of law and the necessary resources to function. I have seen this in Irak and in Afghanistan with my own eyes. Where There is no judiciary that works well, cannot work one democracy“, the ambassador said.