Mexican President Sheinbaum Dismisses Trump's Drug Cartel Claims as Misinformed

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum downplayed remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, where he claimed drug cartels are "totally running Mexico" and characterized her as "a very scared woman." Speaking at her daily press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Thursday, Sheinbaum avoided direct confrontation, instead framing Trump's statement as part of his established communication style. She noted that such claims were not novel, stating "he has said it before" and suggesting the public should not overreact to every statement from the U.S. president. Sheinbaum criticized Trump as "not well-informed" regarding the actual security situation in Mexico. She defended her government's crime-fighting strategy and the efforts of her security cabinet, citing official statistics that demonstrate declines in intentional homicides and other violence indicators. The Mexican president also emphasized her administration's commitment to maintaining Mexico's sovereignty and rejected any potential measures that could compromise it. Her measured response underscored Mexico's position of defending its security record while navigating a delicate diplomatic relationship with the United States.