Mexican president declares 'no fear' of Trump’s threats
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has expressed confidence in her government’s ability to handle threats from her US counterpart Donald Trump, which include potential mass deportations, increased trade tariffs, and military intervention against drug cartels, according to local media.
During a press conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum said she does not fear Trump's rhetoric, and stressed that she has the backing of the Mexican people, Mexico News Daily reported.
According to the report, when asked about Trump's threats, Sheinbaum said: “I have the support of the people. When one has certainty and conviction and knows what one’s principles are, why would one be afraid?”
She noted that there is a continued dialogue between the two nations, alleviating concerns over Trump’s proposed measures.
Her comments came after Trump labeled Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and criticized authorities for allowing illegal immigration.
The US has officially designated several criminal organizations, including Tren de Aragua, MS-13, the Sinaloa Cartel, and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, as foreign terrorist organizations, according to a State Department notice published Wednesday.
Sheinbaum also noted that recent US drone flights over Mexico to spy on drug cartels and hunt for fentanyl labs are part of long-standing cooperation, stating: "In the first place, there is nothing illegal (taking place). What there is, is collaboration and cooperation that has been going on for many years; it’s not something new.”
