Two Realms Shuttle Gate: Don't Call Me a Demon!

Lawrence's words caused quite a stir in the international community.

Even to put pressure on Mexico, troops were mobilized towards the Mexican border, sharpening their knives.

But Mexico has its own national circumstances. Facing threats from the Beautiful Country, Mexico's high-ranking officials have their own methods.

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"Mr. President, happy cooperation."

In the presidential mansion of Mexico's capital city, Carter lit a cigar, puffing clouds of smoke together with the Mexican President Manuel.

Behind them, a genetic warrior lifted a box onto the table. When the box was opened, the room was filled with a golden glow.

Gold bars were neatly arranged inside the box. This precious metal, which has been passed down through human history, is the best hard currency in international society, even more effective than the US Dollar. In any country, as long as you have gold, wealth is guaranteed.

Manuel's eyes instantly lit up, his breathing becoming heavy, but he righteously said: "Carter, don't worry. Your Tijuana Group is a legitimate tax-paying enterprise in our country. The Beautiful Country has no reason to suppress you, and we will definitely not follow their orders. You can do your business at ease; I will give you full support."

"Thank you very much. Mr. Su once said that he would invite you to visit Southeast Asia when there's an opportunity, so that both sides can establish closer diplomatic relations."

Carter stood up and shook hands with Manuel amicably.

"Absolutely. I admire Mr. Su very much and look forward to that meeting."

Manuel smiled happily. The Mexican president's term is only six years and cannot be extended after it ends.

Moreover, the political situation in Mexico is corrupt. Every president who comes to power tries to gain as many benefits for himself as possible before his authority expires.

Meanwhile, the Tijuana Group has intertwined interests and influence within Mexico. Their smuggling operations provide numerous jobs at the grassroots level and significant revenue for many mid-to-high-level officials.

Every month, from patrol guards to government officials and armed commanders, all receive bribes from the Tijuana Group like a salary. They only need to perform some 'insignificant' tasks to become umbrellas for the Tijuana Group.

Not to mention the powerful armed forces of the Tijuana Group. Their military strength in Mexico is about ten thousand strong, essentially a warlord faction.

With the presence of many super soldiers, Mexico can't clear them out, nor is there any incentive to do so. Isn't it better to peacefully accept the money?

Even drug cartels can thrive in Mexico, let alone the more powerful and wealthier Tijuana Group, which has almost become a part of Mexico, symbiotically living with the citizens. Trying to eradicate them is like climbing the sky.

"Wow, worthy of the Tijuana Group, so generous."

Seeing Carter leave, Manuel hugged the box and stroked the gold inside. His face was full of a silly smile as he resolved that the Tijuana Group must stay undisturbed; if such a generous enterprise is banned, where else can he find such good money-making channels?

As for whether this would lead to Mexico being retaliated against by the Beautiful Country, as long as his interests are unaffected, it means nothing.

Carter left the presidential mansion, but Manuel was not his only bribery target.

Soon, mysterious payments were made into the private bank accounts of various high-level officials in Mexico.

Or if there were ladies or misses in their homes, there would inexplicably appear several bottles of Tianyuan Whitening Liquid, all advanced series.

Including overseas study or business pursuits of their children, the Tijuana Group would support it all.

And two days later, at Mexico's parliamentary session, when the proposal on arresting genetic warriors and banning the Tijuana Group was put forth, the vote resulted in 485 against and 15 in support. The proposal was overwhelmingly opposed and fundamentally unapproved.

A week quickly passed, and facing the Beautiful Country's demands, Mexico responded simply.

People? What people? You say genetic warriors, we don't have such entities in our country.

As for the Tijuana Group, that is a legitimate and compliant enterprise engaging in regular business activities; we have neither reason nor right to ban it.

This perfunctory response greatly angered the Beautiful Country.

President Lawrence openly criticized and scolded: "Are you protecting those evil criminals? Acting as the Jieke Group's lapdogs? Our Beautiful Country will never turn a blind eye. From today, I declare the strictest economic sanctions on Mexico."

Manuel scolded back in a press conference the next day with a tough attitude: "Economic sanctions against us? Mexico has never feared and will not be your Beautiful Country's underling."

Mexico's strong stance prompted the Beautiful Country to launch severe economic sanctions, directly banning the import of Mexican products.

Mexico's export market is too singular, with 80% of exports being purchased by the Beautiful Country, heavily dependent on its imports.

Mexico's automotive and electronics industries, which account for half of the country's exports, primarily target the Beautiful Country for their end-market.

With the countries in close geographical proximity, Mexico's businesses mostly depend on importing raw materials, parts, and intermediate goods from the Beautiful Country, using Mexico's cheap labor to assemble them into final products, then exporting them back.

Now that the Beautiful Country has banned imports, Mexico's export trade has instantly collapsed.

In normal countries encountering this issue, the economy would suffer severely, making it hard to withstand the Beautiful Country's economic sanctions.