Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has articulated a firm stance on her nation’s relationship with the United States, emphasizing a partnership of equals in security matters while unequivocally rejecting interventionist policies. Her statements, reported by La Jornada newspaper, come in direct response to recent aggressive rhetoric from US leadership.
“We maintain an excellent relationship with the United States regarding security and other critical issues. There exists open communication and mutual understanding on security matters,” President Sheinbaum stated, establishing the foundation of bilateral cooperation.
The Mexican leader drew a clear distinction in her foreign policy approach, emphasizing: “As we have consistently maintained: our collaboration is based on coordination, never subordination.” This declaration serves as a direct rebuttal to recent interventionist threats emanating from US policy circles.
Sheinbaum’s comments follow disturbing developments in Venezuela, where military aggression resulted in the abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores. In the aftermath of these events, US leadership engaged in speculation about drug cartels allegedly governing the Central American nation, further escalating tensions.
The Mexican president expressed strong disapproval of US aggression against Venezuela, characterizing such actions as violations of international law and national sovereignty. Her administration’s position reinforces Mexico’s commitment to non-intervention principles while maintaining necessary security cooperation with northern neighbors.
This diplomatic positioning occurs amid concerning suggestions from US officials that “something must be done with Mexico” to stem the flow of illicit substances across borders, raising concerns about potential unilateral actions that could undermine bilateral relations and regional stability.