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Mexican Prez Refuses to Fight Cartels, Claiming ‘Mexico First’ Policy

‘NOT MY PROBLEM’

He said the synthetic opioid crisis was America’s issue and washed his hands of it.

Amanda Yen
Amanda Yen 

Breaking News Intern

President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of Mexico during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City
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Amanda Yen

Amanda Yen

Breaking News Intern

amanda.yen@thedailybeast.com

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