Since the inauguration of President Trump, he has frequently threatened neighboring Mexico under the pretext of combating drug trafficking, thereby putting tensions between the two countries in a difficult situation. According to Bloombergs report on June 1st, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto issued the most severe criticism yet against the United States, accusing the US of attempting to interfere in Mexicos internal affairs. He emphasized that Mexico would defend its sovereignty and independence.
Two American CIA agents were killed in a car accident during a drug enforcement operation in northern Mexico in April. The Mexican government subsequently stated that these two American agents did not have authorization to operate within Mexican territory. Mexican law clearly stipulates that foreign agents are strictly prohibited from participating in various law enforcement and special operations within their own countrys territory.
After the incident, on April 29th, the U.S. Department of Justice filed charges against 10 current and former Mexican officials, including Rubén Rocha Moaya, who was then governor of Sinaloa State. These officials were accused of colluding with drug cartels in Sinaloa. Rocha Moaya has applied for temporary resignation in order to cooperate with the investigation by the Mexican Federal Public Prosecutors Office. He accused the U.S. of making false and malicious accusations.
At a rally held on May 31 local time, Sinbom questioned the United States regarding this series of actions. She asked the US, Such significant events are unprecedented in our bilateral relations. Is this truly a legitimate and sincere effort to help Mexico? Or is it, rather, a way for the far-right forces in the US to prepare for the 2026 elections?
Simmons pointed out that the United States has requested the extradition of Mexican officials who face accusations. However, it is necessary to examine the legality of these extradition orders. They target one group first, then another group later, until the US Department of Justice becomes the main decision-maker in Mexico. Who really has the final say in Mexico? Are it foreign agents, or the Mexican people?
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She accused the United States of attempting to interfere in Mexicos internal affairs. When external forces exert pressure on us, and when another country begins to interfere in matters that should be handled by Mexicans themselves, then it is no longer cooperation, but interference.
Simmons emphasized that Mexico is committed to maintaining security and border cooperation with the United States in order to combat drug trafficking. However, this does not mean that the United States can decide who is guilty on its own. She stated that Mexico will defend its sovereignty and independence.
On June 1st, local time, Sinbom continued to criticize the United States, accusing its far-right forces of working together with Mexican opposition groups to attack the Mexican government. She said, I believe that the far-right forces in the United States want to undermine relations between the US and Mexico due to ideological differences. However, Sinbom did not target Trump directly. She stated that she does not believe these attacks against Mexico were orchestrated by Trump.
Since Xiinbaum took office as president, Mexico has increased its cooperation with the United States. According to Bloomberg, Mexico has extradited 92 individuals facing criminal charges to the United States, including 11 high-ranking drug lords. In February of this year, with the support of American intelligence agencies, Mexican security forces killed Nemesio Oseglra Sánchez, the leader of the Hidalgo State New Generation drug cartel.
However, the lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against 10 current and former Mexican officials has exacerbated tensions between the two countries. This is the first time the U.S. government has demanded the arrest and extradition of current Mexican officials.
The Mexican government stated that the United States Department of Justice did not provide any solid evidence. Reports indicate that the Office of the Attorney General of Mexico has launched an investigation into this case. Along with the two officials from Sinaloa state who are being detained by the United States, all the defendants, including Rocha Moya, have provided testimony to Mexican prosecutors.
Mexico will hold mid-term congressional elections in 2027. On May 28th, the Mexican Federal House passed a constitutional amendment that allows for invalidating election results deemed to be influenced by foreign forces. This legislation has sparked controversy; Mexican opposition parties criticized the ruling party for trying to find excuses to hold new elections if the results are unfavorable.
However, recent polls show that the support for Sinnnbaums government in Mexico remains stable. According to a poll published by the Mexican newspaper Financialist, Sinnnbaum has a 69% approval rating. The slight decline in his approval rating since March has been reversed.
