Mexican President deplores loss of life in US violence

The Mexican president on Thursday said he wanted to refrain from comments on events in Washington, apart from commenting on the "regrettable" loss of life, after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said that we have a very good relationship with President Trump, and we are not going to do any meddling, adding that he also expected no conflicts" with US president-elect Joe Biden.

Lopez Obrador has consistently prided himself on having a very good relationship with Donald Trump, he was one of the last leaders to congratulate Democrat Joe Biden after his electoral triumph.

On Mexico City streets graphic designer Cesar Sanchez said it was a display of "of disrespect for democracy", while Daniel Cuadros said he was concerned about the global implications of the events in the U.S.

(IMAGE CREDITS:AP)