US Ambassador Roberta Jacobson presents Mexico credentials

MEXICO CITY – U.S. Ambassador Roberta Jacobson says “this is a great time” for Mexico-U.S. relations.

There has been controversy in Mexico over remarks made by presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump suggesting some Mexican immigrants are rapists and criminals.

But in presenting her credentials to Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Monday, Jacobson struck an optimistic tone.

She said “opportunities for bilateral co-operation have never been better,” citing areas like energy and climate issues, transnational criminal organizations, and competitiveness.

Jacobson also stressed priorities like reducing poverty, increasing the middle class, strengthening the rule of law, government accountability and democratic principles.