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Mexican president condemns Texas’ guard deployment

By Washington Examiner
Published September 12, 2014 8:20pm ET
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Mexican president condemns Texas’ guard deployment
FILE - In this Sept. 2, 2014 file photo, Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto gives his second state-of-the-nation address inside the National Palace in Mexico City. The Mexican president said in an interview with the newspaper El Universal published Friday, Sept 12, 2014, that Texas' decision to deploy National Guard troops along the border is "unpleasant" and "reprehensible," and could affect bilateral relations. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo, File) | Eduardo Verdugo

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Texas’ decision to deploy National Guard troops along its border with Mexico is “unpleasant” and “reprehensible,” Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto says.

Last month’s deployment had previously drawn the ire of Mexico, which says the border should not be militarized and issues should be solved jointly.

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