The president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, affirmed that her country possesses a strength that no other country has, thanks to the resilience of the indigenous peoples who demonstrate day by day their love for others, their communities, and their homeland. In a meeting with residents of the Las Margaritas community in Chiapas, Sheinbaum declared that 'if we did not have that strength, we could not negotiate with any country in the world.' These statements come amid tensions in the bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States, mainly due to Trump's threat to impose tariffs on Mexican exports.
Despite Trump's decision to pause his intentions to initiate a trade war with Mexico, he continues to press on issues such as drug trafficking, especially fentanyl, and irregular migration. He has even designated seven drug cartels in Mexico as terrorist organizations, which has led U.S. officials to consider operations on Mexican territory to combat them, a measure that Sheinbaum has rejected.
The Mexican president emphasized that her government will maintain a firm stance against any attempt at foreign interference, stressing that Mexico is a country with its own identity and strength. Sheinbaum also highlighted the importance of indigenous peoples and Mexico's cultural wealth as elements that strengthen national identity. In this regard, she stated that 'Mexico is a cultural powerhouse.'
Regarding relations with the United States, Sheinbaum reaffirmed that she is not afraid of President Trump and reiterated that her government will defend the sovereignty and independence of Mexico against any nation. She emphasized that they have the support of the Mexican people to maintain a respectful relationship with the United States. The president stressed that her administration represents a government backed by the people and that the unity between the people and the government is what gives them the necessary strength to negotiate with any country in the world. In this sense, she added that 'there will never be a divorce between the people and the government. We are one and that is what gives us strength.'
