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Claudia Sheinbaum has dominated headlines this week with a mix of crisis management, international diplomacy, and a dash of literary flair. Yesterday, at her morning press conference, Sheinbaum rejected incendiary media reports suggesting a recent armed attack targeted her security minister Omar García Harfuch, dismissing the story as fiction and openly criticizing the journalists involved. She doubled down on her support for Mexico's armed forces, pointing to strong public confidence reflected in the National Urban Public Security Survey, which found over 80 percent approval of military performance, especially during recent disaster relief efforts, while carefully deflecting claims that Mexico is becoming overly militarized, a narrative often pushed by critics.
On the international front, Sheinbaum made a bold statement by announcing that she would boycott the upcoming Summit of the Americas in the Dominican Republic, protesting the exclusion of Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua. She explained that her priority is handling central Mexico's catastrophic flooding, which has left scores dead and missing, making international appearances less urgent for now.
Perhaps the biggest foreign policy drama involves the United States. In rapid succession, Sheinbaum publicly objected to Trump administration air strikes targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Caribbean and Pacific, a campaign that has killed dozens since September. She repeatedly invoked Mexican sovereignty, stating she does not agree with the attacks, wants all international treaties respected, and underlined no foreign military intervention will be permitted on Mexican soil. She’s now seeking formal meetings with U.S. officials, including the ambassador and Navy representatives.
Trade tensions between Mexico and the U.S. also softened this week. After direct talks with President Trump, Sheinbaum announced that scheduled tariff hikes are paused for now while both sides continue negotiations. She emphasized ongoing cooperation to halt weapons trafficking, noting that U.S. customs recently seized hundreds of firearms headed for Mexico and her government is pushing Washington for tighter controls.
In domestic news, Sheinbaum was interviewed about the soon-to-open extension of the Mexico City-Toluca commuter train, sharing her hands-on experience riding the new segment and inviting the public to check out the impressive Observatorio station.
On the business and culture front, Sheinbaum just launched her first book, "Diario de una Transición Histórica," proudly declaring it a bestseller. The memoir is making waves on social media, with her personal accounts and snippets circulating widely.
For now, Sheinbaum continues to appear regularly on her own platforms, answering tough questions and sharing updates with her 1.4 million YouTube subscribers—where she remains a daily presence.
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