Here’s a summary of what the Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated about Trump recently, to clarify what she did say — you might be referring to one of these:
Key statements by Sheinbaum about Trump
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Mexico is not “run by drug cartels,” Sheinbaum says it’s false.
When Trump claimed that “Mexico is run by drug cartels,” Sheinbaum rejected that characterization as false. NHK+2France 24+2 -
She won’t accept U.S. troops operating in Mexico.
Sheinbaum said Trump offered to send U.S. military forces into Mexico to help combat cartels, but she firmly rejected that. She emphasized Mexico’s sovereignty, saying “our territory is inviolable,” “our sovereignty is not for sale,” and “we will never accept the presence of the U.S. Army in our territory.” Al Jazeera+1 -
She does not fear Trump’s threats.
In connection with Trump’s threats of deportations, trade tariffs, and possible “intervention” or pressure concerning drug cartels, Sheinbaum said she’s not afraid. She declared having “the support of the people,” that knowing one’s principles provides strength, and that Mexico’s sovereignty will be defended. China Daily+2Anadolu Ajansı+2 -
Opposition to renaming the Gulf of Mexico & Trump’s “Gulf of America” idea.
Trump had suggested renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America.” Sheinbaum countered by pointing out that the name “Gulf of Mexico” has long-standing international recognition, and jokingly floated the idea of renaming the U.S. “Mexican America” as a response. The Guardian+3NHK+3France 24+3
If you tell me the exact phrase (or where you saw it), I can give you what she actually said (or whether it’s been misquoted). Do you want me to pull up that quote for you?
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