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Sánchez Cordero and Ebrard make peace

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Rumor has it the ministerS were feuding over the migration policy - Photo: Diego Simón Sánchez/EL UNIVERSAL
14/07/2019 |09:24
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Sánchez Cordero and Ebrard make peace

Rumors about a rift between Interior Minister Olga Sánchez Cordero and Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard have been circulating for months, sparked by the leadership of the country's migration policy , both are working to leave rumors behind. They were seen working with 7 southern governors in order to implement a plan that integrates El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras in the discussion panels. This united front takes place amid rumors of friction between cabinet members , which was admitted by the President himself, especially since Carlos Urzúa left the Finance Ministry a few days ago. At least it was one less thing to worry about for the government, a few hours before massive raids in the U.S. take place, as announced by Donald Trump .

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