Sheinbaum rejects Trump-led 'offensive' against Mexico, blames far-right

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has rejected the notion that U.S. President Donald Trump is orchestrating an "offensive" against Mexico. She stated that recent bilateral tensions stem from far-right elements in both nations seeking to undermine the relationship between the two countries.

During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum asserted that despite recent friction, communication channels between the Mexican and U.S. governments remain active across diplomatic, security, and defense sectors. "We want a good relationship with the government of the United States and with all its areas," she affirmed. She highlighted that Mexico's Secretary of Foreign Relations, Roberto Velasco, maintains constant contact with officials from the White House and the State Department, while the Mexican security cabinet communicates regularly with its U.S. counterparts.

Sheinbaum suggested that specific groups within the U.S. far-right, driven by ideological reasons, are actively working against a positive relationship with Mexico and disagree with her administration. She believes these groups have ties to conservative sectors in Mexico that also aim to confront her government. "Those sectors in Mexico that link up with right-wing sectors around the world and particularly the United States, they are the ones who connect and seek to prevent a good relationship between our countries," she stated.

Despite these challenges, Sheinbaum reiterated her government's commitment to bilateral cooperation while steadfastly defending national sovereignty. She underscored the value of direct personal communication with President Trump to navigate disagreements. "Personal communication with President Trump is very important. Because in those communications I tell him what I think... he tells me what he thinks and I tell him what I think and we have always reached an agreement," she said. Bilateral relations have recently been strained by U.S. accusations concerning drug trafficking and alleged interference, including a request for the extradition of the governor of Sinaloa and nine other state officials.

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De hecho, les confieso que yo no creo que sea el presidente Trump quien ha encabezado esta ofensiva en distintos temas, no lo creo.