Why is there a statue of Abraham Lincoln in Mexico?

Question

I’m watching something filmed in Mexico and there’s a brief scene in Tijuana (I think) that shows an Abraham Lincoln statue.

I’m definitely not a history buff or anything, so I’m curious as to why it’s there.

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Answer 1

Once he defeated the Confederate army, he could have kept going but he didn’t, and for that Mexico is eternally grateful.