June 09, 2017 - 7:14 PM
MEXICO CITY - German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she spoke with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto about two of the country's touchiest subjects: journalist murders and widespread disappearances.
The German leader says she was pleased to hear about steps to protect journalists. Six have been killed in Mexico so far this year.
In a joint news conference in Mexico City Friday, Merkel said she expected meetings about Great Britain's exit from the European Union to begin within days of that country forming a new government.
Both leaders expressed optimism about the upcoming renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement demanded by President Donald Trump. Pena Nieto says he hopes a "global" agreement between Mexico and the European Union could be finalized by year's end.
Merkel is in Mexico on a two-day visit.
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