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Sheinbaum responds to Musk's cartel collusion accusations

The President of Mexico commented on Elon Musk's words, who accused her of submitting to the interests of drug cartels. Sheinbaum called the statements absurd and announced a possible lawsuit.


Sheinbaum responds to Musk's cartel collusion accusations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has commented on recent statements from SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. Recall that in a video posted on social media, Sheinbaum stated she would not use force against cartels, as it would be 'outside the law.' 'The war on drugs is illegal because it's a license to kill without any trial, and in Mexico, very few people agree with it, and it served no purpose because it increased violence,' the president said. These comments were made the day after an operation in Jalisco that resulted in the death of CJNG leader El Mencho. In response to Musk's accusations, who claimed that Sheinbaum 'is just saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say,' the President of Mexico said she is considering legal action. 'We are considering if we take some legal action, our lawyers are reviewing it,' she said. Sheinbaum called Musk's statements 'absurd' and added that what matters to her is what the citizens say.