Sheinbaum Rejects Foreign Interference Amid Tensions with U.S.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has denounced alleged U.S. interference in national affairs, citing recent investigations into Mexican officials and a security incident in Chihuahua as evidence of a campaign against sovereignty.

Key points

• President Claudia Sheinbaum questioned the legitimacy of U.S. investigations into ten Mexican politicians, including the governor with license of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya.
• The President criticized the U.S. for allegedly using Mexico to gain political leverage for the 2026 U.S. elections.
• Sheinbaum referenced the death of two Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) agents in a Chihuahua operation as a violation of the Mexican Constitution.
• The President accused former Mexican presidents Vicente Fox and Felipe Calderón of maintaining past ties to drug cartels and allowing foreign intervention.

Why it matters

The rhetoric marks a significant escalation in diplomatic friction between Mexico and the U.S., highlighting deep-seated concerns over national sovereignty and the influence of foreign agencies in domestic security matters.