Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Sheinbaum Vows to Defend Mexico’s Sovereignty Amid US Tensions
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.
President Claudia Sheinbaum said Mexico seeks cooperation and dialogue but will not accept submission or abandon its principles.
Sheinbaum cited difficulties in Mexico-United States relations, including the treatment of Mexican migrants in the United States.
She said 17 Mexican nationals have died in United States immigration detention centers and many others were arrested in immigration raids.
Mexico’s “Mexico te abraza” program has assisted more than 281,000 deported or repatriated Mexican nationals.
Sheinbaum said Mexico and the United States are discussing trade and have reached security agreements based on sovereignty and mutual respect.
- Who
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the governments of Mexico and the United States.
- What
- Sheinbaum vowed to defend Mexico’s sovereignty, dignity and independence while discussing migration, trade and security relations with the United States.
- When
- Tuesday, during Sheinbaum’s second State of the Union Address; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- The National Palace in Mexico City.
- Why
- Sheinbaum said Mexico faces difficulties with the United States, particularly over migrant treatment, while the two countries continue discussions on trade and security.
- 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