Criticism toward Mexico for Russian Contingent being present at Independence Day Parade

 Following last week's Mexico Independence Day celebrations that took place, there was a controversy that came out of it. During the Mexican Parade, The Russian contingent were participants and had people criticizing the choice of having them present at the Independence day parade, including Ukraine’s Ambassador Oksana Dramaretska.  President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador commented on the criticism of the parade guest by stating “All the countries that Mexico has diplomatic relations with were invited,” President Obrador believes that this is just another way the media can have something against him.

By: Vanessa Constantino

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