Mexican President Sheinbaum Rejects Milei's Claims of an Anti-Argentine Campaign

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected Argentine President Javier Milei's allegations that her government financed an anti-Argentine campaign during the 2026 World Cup, calling the claims false.

Key points

• Javier Milei claimed that 25% of the resources for the alleged anti-Argentine campaign came from the Brazilian government, with additional funding from Mexico and the U.S. Democratic Party.
• Claudia Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico's foreign policy is guided by principles of non-intervention and self-determination.
• Sheinbaum stated that her own administration faces orchestrated campaigns from various sources but avoids interfering with other nations.

Why it matters

The exchange highlights ongoing diplomatic friction and differing political perspectives between Latin American leaders following international events.