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MEXICO CITY Mexico's ambassador to the United States said today that many Americans are opposed to a U-S proposal to build a fence along the U-S-Mexico border.

Carlos de Icaza told W Radio in Mexico City that U-S businesses, church groups and politicians have shown opposition to measures he says "could put the economy of the country in danger."

Mexican Foreign Relations Secretary Luis Ernesto Derbez has called on other Latin American countries to unite against a U-S House proposal to toughen border enforcement.

The bill would make illegal entry a felony and enlist military and local police to help stop undocumented migrants. The Senate is expected to take up the issue in February.

Supporters of the bill argue that the 700 miles of fences are necessary to improve border security and guard against terrorism.