World · Latin America · 5 hrs ago
Sheinbaum invokes Mexican sovereignty amid U.S. security and trade tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum challenged a U.S. ambassador’s visit to a planned police academy in Querétaro state, where officials said U.S. agents would provide training.
She said state governors must get federal approval for security projects involving foreign governments and follow Mexican law.
The dispute reflects a wider tension as Mexico co-operates with the United States on security while Sheinbaum stresses the country’s sovereignty.
The U.S. has accused members of her Morena party of links to drug cartels, and has indicted a Mexican governor and senator and revoked the visas of dozens of politicians.
Sheinbaum is also seeking a trade deal to reduce or remove U.S. tariffs on Mexican cars, steel and aluminum.
Analysts say her sovereignty message helps her defend allies facing U.S. accusations and buy time in dealings with Trump.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says U.S.-Mexico security co-operation must comply with Mexican law and respect the country’s sovereignty.
Her remarks followed a U.S. ambassador’s appearance at the start of construction on a police academy in Querétaro state.
Sheinbaum is also seeking a trade deal to reduce or remove U.S. tariffs on Mexican autos, steel and aluminum.
The tensions come as the United States targets members of her Morena party over alleged links to drug cartels.
Sheinbaum has called on the United States to address gun smuggling and drug consumption within its own borders.
- Who
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and the governments of Mexico and the United States.
- What
- Sheinbaum is stressing Mexican sovereignty amid disputes over security co-operation and U.S. trade tariffs.
- When
- The article was published on October 13, 2026; it describes several developments in recent months.
- Where
- Mexico, including Querétaro state and Chihuahua state.
- Why
- Sheinbaum says international security co-operation must comply with Mexican law. She is also seeking a trade deal to reduce or remove U.S. tariffs.
Mexican government under Claudia Sheinbaum
U.S. government under Donald Trump
Security co-operation
Mexican government under Claudia Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum says co-operation must comply with Mexican law and respect Mexican sovereignty.
U.S. government under Donald Trump
The U.S. ambassador appeared at the start of construction on a police academy, and the article describes increasing security co-operation between the countries.
Drug-related allegations
Mexican government under Claudia Sheinbaum
Sheinbaum has rejected claims that Mexico is controlled by drug cartels and has urged the United States to address gun smuggling and drug consumption.
U.S. government under Donald Trump
The United States is targeting Morena members over alleged cartel ties; the U.S. Justice Department has indicted a Mexican governor and senator.
Two CIA officials died in a car crash in Chihuahua state after accompanying state police in dismantling a methamphetamine lab.
Sheinbaum questioned where efforts were being made to stop cartels or drug distributors in the United States.
U.S. Ambassador Ronald Johnson appeared at a ceremony marking the start of construction on a police academy in Querétaro state.
Sheinbaum said U.S.-Mexico security co-operation must comply with Mexican laws.
- Mexican president
- Claudia Sheinbaum
- U.S. ambassador
- Ronald Johnson
- Police academy
- Querétaro state
- CIA officials killed
- Two, in a car crash in Chihuahua state
- Tariffed Mexican goods
- Autos, steel and aluminum
What people are saying
What we ask of state governors, the ambassador and the U.S. government is simply that Mexican laws be complied with in everything related to international co-operation.
Defending sovereignty is not mere rhetoric − it is part of our history, and we must always defend it.
Where is the work being done to stop all the cartels or drug distributors in the U.S?
Wrapping herself in the flag helps her buy time.
Sources
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