Mexico's president has made it clear that the country won't be closing its borders, despite former US President Donald Trump's claims. This stance is likely a response to Trump's long-standing goal of building a wall along the US-Mexico border, which was a central promise of his 2016 presidential campaign .
Trump's vision for the wall was ambitious, with estimates suggesting it would cost around $21.6 billion and take 3.5 years to complete ¹. However, the project faced numerous challenges, including funding issues, environmental concerns, and opposition from local communities.
Despite these hurdles, the Trump administration managed to construct over 450 miles of new border barriers, including a 30-foot-tall steel bollard wall in some areas . However, the effectiveness of the wall in reducing illegal immigration and drug trafficking has been debated.
Mexico's refusal to close its borders is a significant development in the ongoing discussions around immigration and border security. It remains to be seen how this will impact relations between the US and Mexico, as well as the broader immigration debate.
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