Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has escalated her criticism of the United States, accusing US authorities and far-right groups of attempting to interfere in Mexico's domestic politics. Speaking at a rally in Mexico City, Sheinbaum claimed these efforts intensified following the deaths of two CIA agents on April 19.
Unprecedented Bilateral Tensions
The president pointed to the Department of Justice's indictment of 10 Mexican officials, including Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, on alleged drug trafficking charges as the most serious attempt at intervention to date. Sheinbaum questioned the legitimacy of the indictments, emphasizing that Mexico remains committed to security cooperation but will not accept external determination of guilt.
When pressure is applied to our institutions from outside, when it becomes accepted that another country can intervene in matters that are the responsibility of Mexicans, we’re no longer talking about cooperation; we’re talking about interference.
The Mexican Attorney General's Office has opened an investigation into the case, and most of the indicted individuals have testified before prosecutors. Sheinbaum urged her supporters to oppose foreign interference, warning that such actions could undermine Mexico's sovereignty.
Elections and Sovereignty
Sheinbaum also speculated that the US actions might be influenced by far-right groups positioning themselves ahead of the 2026 US elections. She emphasized the importance of questioning the legitimacy of extradition orders, particularly when they target elected officials.