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Sheinbaum Avoids Direct Criticism of Trump on US Interference, Cites Far-Right Sectors

From El Paรญs · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that former President Trump is not the primary driver of US interference in Mexico.
  • She believes far-right sectors in the United States are more responsible for such actions.
  • Sheinbaum avoided directly criticizing Trump, differentiating his role from that of these specific groups.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that former U.S. President Donald Trump is not the main force behind alleged U.S. interference in Mexico's affairs. Instead, she pointed to far-right sectors within the United States as the primary instigators.

Sheinbaum's remarks suggest a nuanced view of U.S. political influence, distinguishing between Trump's specific actions and the broader agenda of certain right-wing groups. This approach allows her to address concerns about foreign interference without directly confronting Trump, who has previously engaged in contentious rhetoric regarding Mexico.

"I don't think he is the one leading this offensive," Sheinbaum commented, indicating that while Trump's policies or statements may have had an impact, the more organized and persistent efforts to influence Mexico stem from elsewhere within the U.S. political spectrum.

Her comments come amid ongoing discussions about sovereignty and foreign relations between the two neighboring countries. By identifying far-right sectors as the main source of interference, Sheinbaum positions Mexico's concerns within a specific ideological context, potentially seeking to manage diplomatic relations more effectively.

I don't think he is the one leading this offensive.

โ€” Claudia SheinbaumReferring to Donald Trump's role in alleged U.S. interference in Mexico.
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Originally published by El Paรญs in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.