Sheinbaum doesn't rule out call with Trump after ambassador's remarks; seeks agreements

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has not ruled out the possibility of speaking directly with U.S. President Donald Trump, should the need arise, following remarks made by the U.S. ambassador to Mexico. She emphasized that her government prioritizes cooperation and agreements with the United States.

"We do not want a conflict, it is not our intention, but we have to be very clear when we see that there are other intentions," Sheinbaum stated. She confirmed that Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Roberto Velasco Álvarez, is in constant communication with the U.S. ambassador. "I have spoken a lot, I have spoken about 20 times with President Trump, and if necessary, we will seek the call," she added.

Ambassador Ronald Johnson had previously asserted that the fight against drug cartels should be a joint effort, warning that turning security issues into a political debate distracts from protecting citizens. In a social media message, Johnson described criminal groups as a shared threat to both Mexico and the United States, calling for strengthened bilateral coordination.

"The fight against cartels must unite us, not divide us. People on both sides of our border want to live in safety and peace. They deserve to live free from the intimidation, corruption, and fear that cartels generate," Johnson expressed. Sheinbaum reiterated her government's commitment to diplomacy, stating, "We will always seek the best mechanism of diplomacy to seek agreements and that there are no issues that affect them or us, but if we have to put the dots on the i's, as they say."