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Outrage in Mexico at Trump praise for ‘legendary’ 19th-century US invasion

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The US president’s celebration of the 1847 conquest draws fury from Mexican leaders over ‘imperialist tone’

A message from Donald Trump celebrating the 19th-century US invasion of its southern neighbour – and the subsequent loss of more than half its territory – has touched a historical nerve in Mexico, with some seeing it as a veiled threat for future incursions.

Reacting to the US president’s statement, which described the invasion as “a legendary victory”, Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, said during her morning news conference on Tuesday: “We must always defend our sovereignty.”

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Source: www.theguardian.com

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