The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced tariffs that directly affect Mexico and Canada in a calculated tone, making them functional enemies. There is a perceived atmosphere of fear and tension, as Mexico seems to surround us everywhere. Beyond the figures and promises, the hidden message is extremely dangerous, portraying Mexico as the villain in the scene. The recent speech in Congress is just the first act of a play in which Mexico has been assigned the role of villain, affecting not only relations with the United States but also its position on the global board.
At a moment when Trump seeks to maintain his power, he has turned migrants into invaders, agreements into betrayals, and diplomacy into a vulgar haggling where who submits first prevails. For Mexico, this speech calls for alertness, as it has remained faithful to a script of fear, guilt, and redemption that seems to have forgotten that the world has changed.
Trump emphasizes that the porous border or the closure of factories are Mexico's fault. For him, our country is more than a partner, it is a symbol, an open wound that explains the problems of the United States. He has not returned to dialogue but to point fingers and threaten, placing Mexico at the center of his political game.
History has shown that when the dichotomy between being an enemy or a vassal is presented, dignity lies in forging a third way. Trump manufactures a rhetorical enemy that he can blame for everything and promise everything. His speech does not scream but threatens, knowing that the narrative of an external enemy unites a divided United States.
With his speech, Trump configures a vision where the United States is a fortress threatened by the rest of the world, especially from the south, making it clear that treaties, dialogues, or diplomatic visits do not matter when a narrative is built that demonizes the neighbor. In this sense, he returns to impose a vision that he has already applied with tragic consequences.
In summary, Donald Trump has not changed; he continues to weave a story that stigmatizes Mexico as the root of the evils of the United States, using his words as a prelude to hostile actions.
