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Sheinbaum Vows to Defend Mexico’s Sovereignty Amid US Tensions

Sheinbaum Vows to Defend Mexico’s Sovereignty Amid US Tensions
Mexican President vows to defend nation's sovereignty, dignity, independence · thehansindia.com

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum said her country wants to work peacefully with other nations.

She also said cooperation must not mean giving up Mexico’s independence.

She described relations with the United States as difficult, especially because of how some migrants are treated.

She said 17 Mexican citizens have died in United States immigration detention centers.

Many other Mexicans have been arrested during immigration raids.

Mexico created a program called “Mexico te abraza” to help people sent back to Mexico.

The program has helped more than 281,000 deported or repatriated Mexicans with food, transportation, healthcare and documents.

She said Mexico and the United States are still talking about trade and security.

She emphasized that security cooperation must respect Mexico’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Key facts

Speaker
Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico
Event
Second State of the Union Address
Location
National Palace, Mexico City
Reported migrant deaths
17 Mexican nationals died in United States immigration detention centers
Support program
“Mexico te abraza” provides meals, transportation, medical and psychological care, and identification documents
People assisted
More than 281,000 deported or repatriated Mexican nationals
Security principles
Respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, shared responsibility, mutual respect and trust, and cooperation without subordination

Quotes

Claudia Sheinbaum

President of Mexico

“In Mexico, we want cooperation, dialogue and understanding with all nations, but cooperation does not mean submission, friendship does not mean renouncing our principles”
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“And as long as I have the honour of serving as President of the Republic, I will steadfastly defend our sovereignty, our dignity, and our independence”
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