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Aug 27, 2014
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Mexico's President visits the Golden State
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto visited California this week, his first official visit since taking office two years ago.
California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, greets Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto during a meeting with Mexican-American community leaders and others in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
California Gov. Jerry Brown, left, greets Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto during a meeting with Mexican-American community leaders and others in Los Angeles, Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
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Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto visited California this week, his first official visit since taking office two years ago.

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto visited California this week, his first official visit since taking office two years ago. 

Though trade and cultural exchange topped the official agenda, it was immigration that drew most of the attention.

We talked to Angelica Salas, director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles.