despite Mexico’s avowals that it put a stop to the smuggling months ago
Some of Trump’s avowed policy proposals
an avowed enemy of the US
avowal: declaración, manifestación
avowed: declarado, reconocido. An avowed belief or aim es aquel que has declarado formal o públicamente. If you are an avowed supporter or opponent of something, has declarado que lo apoyas o que te opones a ello.
an avowed enemy: un enemigo declarado