Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has touted the success of her government's efforts to crack down on Mexican cartels and slow migration north, amid threats from US President Donald Trump to intervene. The comments come as a relief for Mexico, which has sought to maintain good relations with the United States despite Trump's aggressive rhetoric.
Sheinbaum, a leftist leader, highlighted a 97% drop in waterborne drug trafficking, as well as significant decreases in fentanyl seizures and migration at the southern border. Mexican authorities have also seized over 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine from clandestine laboratories.
The President attributed the success to joint cooperation with the US, saying "there are very compelling results" from their efforts. However, she emphasized that the US must do its part in addressing the root causes of cartel violence, including the high rates of drug use in the country.
Sheinbaum's comments also underscored the importance of respecting Mexico's sovereignty and territorial integrity. When asked about her conversation with Trump, she said it was "very good" and that the US President understood the country's concerns.
Despite these positive developments, tensions between the two countries remain high. The Trump administration has been accused of militarizing the southern border, which Sheinbaum has criticized as a threat to regional stability.
In contrast to her predecessor, who faced international criticism for his authoritarian tendencies, Sheinbaum has sought to build bridges with the US and promote cooperation on issues like crime and migration. Her efforts have been welcomed by many in Mexico, who see her as a pragmatic leader capable of navigating complex relationships with Washington.
Sheinbaum, a leftist leader, highlighted a 97% drop in waterborne drug trafficking, as well as significant decreases in fentanyl seizures and migration at the southern border. Mexican authorities have also seized over 1,500 pounds of methamphetamine from clandestine laboratories.
The President attributed the success to joint cooperation with the US, saying "there are very compelling results" from their efforts. However, she emphasized that the US must do its part in addressing the root causes of cartel violence, including the high rates of drug use in the country.
Sheinbaum's comments also underscored the importance of respecting Mexico's sovereignty and territorial integrity. When asked about her conversation with Trump, she said it was "very good" and that the US President understood the country's concerns.
Despite these positive developments, tensions between the two countries remain high. The Trump administration has been accused of militarizing the southern border, which Sheinbaum has criticized as a threat to regional stability.
In contrast to her predecessor, who faced international criticism for his authoritarian tendencies, Sheinbaum has sought to build bridges with the US and promote cooperation on issues like crime and migration. Her efforts have been welcomed by many in Mexico, who see her as a pragmatic leader capable of navigating complex relationships with Washington.
and btw, what's up with this "joint cooperation" nonsense, if the US is only doing its part, then why are there still cartels thriving in your backyard? 
. 97% drop in waterborne drug trafficking is insane 
, and i think its awesome that mexican authorities are working together with the us on this stuff. but we cant forget that the root causes of cartel violence are still there, and mexico needs the us to do more to address those issues, like reducing drug use rates in the country 
. also, its cool that sheinbaum is standing up for mexicos sovereignty and territorial integrity – thats super important 
. lets hope this positive vibe continues between mexico & the us!
meanwhile trump can just chill his racist rhetoric and militarizin the border is def a no go 
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. As she said, there are "very compelling results" from their joint efforts, which suggests that cooperation can be productive when both sides work together 
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. It's a delicate balancing act, for sure!
also, gotta respect sheinbaum for not taking trump's bs lying down. it's cool that they had a good convo and the us is doing its part (or at least trying). but seriously, can we all just take a chill pill and work together to solve these problems? 
this is amazing news! Claudia Sheinbaum's government has made some huge strides in tackling cartel violence and slowing down migration north 
! Mexico needs a leader like her who truly cares about the country and its people 
. Bring on more positivity and cooperation between our two countries 
. And don't even get me started on the US's so-called "cooperation" with Mexico - sounds like they're just using it as an excuse to flex their military muscles along the border 
. Now, he's just trying to intervene and mess up the whole thing again. I'm not sure what's going on over there, but it seems like Sheinbaum is doing a better job than her predecessor. At least she's talking to Trump, that's more than can be said for some of the other leaders in Mexico 
. And yeah, 97% drop in waterborne drug trafficking? That's huge! I guess you could say it's like when we used to take down those old cable TV providers and their "best deal" nonsense 
. Just kidding, but seriously, it's nice to see some progress being made on that front. Still, I'm a bit skeptical about Trump's motives... 
. and don't even get me started on the methamphetamine seizures... how much of that is just propaganda? 
sheinbaums efforts are legit though 97% drop in waterborne drug trafficking is not something to be taken lightly