Sheinbaum issues strong accusation to U.S.: 'Interference in Mexico's internal affairs'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has issued a strong accusation against the United States, alleging interference in Mexico's domestic affairs. Addressing supporters in Mexico City, Sheinbaum stated that her government has been targeted by "millions of dollars" in social media campaigns in recent months, which she believes are not coincidental.

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Today the destabilization methods supported by the international right may have changed, but the objective has not changed.

"Today the destabilization methods supported by the international right may have changed, but the objective has not changed," Sheinbaum declared. She elaborated that while overt force is no longer the primary tool, digital campaigns and disinformation operations are now used to weaken governments and political movements. This framing positions the U.S. as employing new tactics to undermine Mexican sovereignty.

Sheinbaum specifically pointed to extradition requests made by a unit within the U.S. Department of Justice against 10 Mexican citizens, including a governor, a mayor, and a sitting senator. She described this action, made without presenting public evidence, as "unprecedented" in the history of bilateral relations. This move has fueled her suspicion about U.S. motives.

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Is this a genuine interest in fighting organized crime? Or is it an attempt by the American far-right to use our country for the 2026 elections? Or do they want to influence the elections in Mexico in 2027?

"Is this a genuine interest in fighting organized crime? Or is it an attempt by the American far-right to use our country for the 2026 elections? Or do they want to influence the elections in Mexico in 2027?" Sheinbaum questioned. She firmly stated that Mexico is not a "piñata" to be broken open by external forces, emphasizing that pressure on Mexico's institutions and foreign intervention in matters solely the responsibility of Mexicans constitute interference, not cooperation.

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Mexico is not a piñata. When external institutions exert pressure on our institutions and it is accepted that another country can intervene in matters that are the sole responsibility of Mexicans, then we are no longer talking about cooperation, but about intervention.