Sheinbaum Questions U.S. Justice Department After Honduran Ex-President's Release

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has voiced skepticism regarding the resolutions of the U.S. Department of Justice, particularly in light of the recent release of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández. Hernández, who had been detained in the United States on allegations of drug trafficking, was reportedly freed, prompting Sheinbaum to question the integrity of U.S. justice department decisions.

During a press conference on Thursday, Sheinbaum alluded to a leaked conversation involving Hernández. She stated that the former Honduran leader, after his release, allegedly discussed organizing campaigns against Colombia and Mexico. This alleged conversation, she suggested, casts doubt on the U.S. Department of Justice's actions and its offices.

Sheinbaum also recalled a past interaction between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexico's ex-President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. Trump had considered labeling Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations, a move López Obrador opposed, arguing it would justify illegal interventions. She emphasized Mexico's constitutional modifications aimed at preventing foreign interference in its affairs, including electoral processes and territorial sovereignty.

These remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of international drug trafficking operations and their alleged influence on regional politics. Sheinbaum's comments highlight Mexico's stance on national sovereignty and its concerns about potential U.S. actions that could impact bilateral relations and internal security.