Mexico's President Vicente Fox has cancelled his trip to the U.S. following Texas' refusal to accede to their request to stop the execution of a Mexican citizen who was not afforded the opportunity to consult with the Mexican counsulate after his arrest.

A Fox spokesman said the trip, which had been scheduled for Aug. 26-28, was seen as "inappropriate under these lamentable circumstances."

""Mexico is confident that the cancellation of this important presidential visit contributes to a strengthening of the respect by all states of the rule of international law," Mr. Elizondo said. "[Mr. Fox] is convinced that his position of repudiation of the death penalty is the correct posture. ... The Mexican government will continue defending the rights of all of our citizens abroad, independent of the charges against them."

We're convinced Mexico is right as well. We also think that international opposition to America's death penalty is growing and becoming more vocal. We want it to become a roar.