Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obradoron Monday, Washington attacked, saying his country is safer than the US

What happened: President Obrador pushed his safety record against American critics recent fatal kidnapping in a Mexican city claimed the lives of two US citizens, Reuters reported.

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The March 3 attack on four Americans and their subsequent kidnapping in Matamoros, Mexico, was closely covered by the US and sparked allegations from US lawmakers. When Mexican authorities found the four victims, two of them were dead.

Mexico has since arrested five suspected drug cartel members in the kidnapping.

Meanwhile, President Obrador dismissed official US security warnings depicting much of Mexico as a risky travel destination. “Mexico is safer than the United States,” Obrador told reporters, adding, “There is no problem traveling safely through Mexico.”

The Mexican President added that tourists from America and Mexicans living in the US are aware of his country’s security. Over the past year there has been a significant increase in American tourists visiting Mexico.

Obrador also slammed conservative US politicians for an “anti-Mexico” campaign and negative reports about security.

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