Mexico’s president is doubling down on rhetoric pushing for her country’s sovereignty amid rising tensions with the United States.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dedicated a large portion of a speech in Mexico City on Sunday to defending her country’s right to self-determination, after the indictment of several Sinaloa public officials by a U.S. court.
“Mexico is no one’s pinata,” Sheinbaum told the crowd.
Mexico’s Senate passed a measure last week that would allow officials to void elections for foreign interference.
In a post on X after the speech, U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson said politicizing the two countries’ shared security issues is a “missed opportunity” to strengthen their partnership.
The fight against cartels should unite us, not divide us. People on both sides of our border want to live safely and in peace. They deserve freedom from the intimidation, corruption, and fear that the cartels inflict. Every moment spent turning this shared security challenge…
— Embajador Ronald Johnson (@USAmbMex) June 1, 2026
Sheinbaum said in response that the ambassador should refrain from expressing opinions about domestic political issues in Mexico.
“It’s important for ambassadors to stay on the topic of coordination and collaboration,” Sheinbaum said.
The exchange comes as the deadline to review the USMCA trade pact approaches this summer. The United States is Mexico’s largest trading partner.
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The indictments against five alleged Jalisco New Generation Cartel members come as the U.S. State Department offers more than $100 million worth of rewards for information.
