Claudia Sheinbaum reacts to Trump's aggression and promises retaliation from Mexico against the US.
The Mexican president also refuted accusations of alliances with organized crime.
247 - In response to the tariffs and recent statements by US President Donald Trump, who accused the Mexican government of maintaining alliances with criminal organizations, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted strongly in a post made last night.
Sheinbaum categorically rejected the accusations, calling them "slander," and stressed the need to respect Mexican sovereignty. The leader also proposed the creation of a joint working group to address security and public health issues between the two countries.
"We categorically reject the slander made by the United States government in accusing the Mexican government of having alliances with criminal organizations, as well as any intention of interfering in our territory," Sheinbaum stated.
The Mexican president also emphasized that if there is any alliance with criminal groups, it is in the United States, which sells high-powered weapons to these organizations. "As demonstrated by the United States Department of Justice itself in January of this year," she added.
Sheinbaum highlighted the Mexican government's efforts in combating drug trafficking, mentioning the seizure of more than 40 tons of drugs, including 20 million doses of fentanyl, and the detention of more than ten thousand people linked to criminal groups in the last four months.
The leader criticized the lack of action by the US government in combating drug use and distribution within its own territory. "If the United States government and its agencies wanted to address the serious problem of fentanyl use in their country, they could, for example, combat the sale of narcotics on the streets of their major cities, which they are not doing," she stated.
The Mexican president also pointed out that the synthetic opioid epidemic in the United States originates from the indiscriminate prescription of medications authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). "As demonstrated in the trial against a major pharmaceutical company," Sheinbaum reminded, reinforcing that the problem of drug use is a public health issue that needs to be addressed within the United States.
Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico does not seek confrontation, but rather collaboration based on shared responsibility, mutual trust, and respect for sovereignty. "Mexico does not want confrontation. We start from collaboration between neighboring countries," he declared.
The leader proposed to President Trump the creation of a working group with teams specializing in security and public health to comprehensively address the fight against drug trafficking and violence. "Coordination, yes; subordination, no," she emphasized.
The Mexican president also criticized the imposition of tariffs as a solution to bilateral problems, advocating dialogue as the best alternative. "Problems are not solved by imposing tariffs, but through dialogue," she stated, recalling the recent agreements reached with the U.S. State Department to address the migration issue.
Sheinbaum also mentioned that the graph released by Trump on his social media, showing the decrease in migration, was prepared by his team, which maintains constant communication with representatives of the United States.
Finally, the leader instructed the Secretary of Economy to implement a "Plan B," which includes tariff and non-tariff measures to defend Mexico's interests. "Nothing by force; everything by reason and by law," Sheinbaum concluded, reaffirming her commitment to the peaceful resolution of bilateral tensions.
Sheinbaum's firm and detailed response reflects Mexico's willingness to defend its sovereignty and seek diplomatic solutions, while also exposing the contradictions and challenges faced by the United States in combating drug trafficking and consumption. The unfolding of this dispute could define new directions for relations between the two countries.
