Mexican President Provokes Trump and Defends Lula
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Donald Trump's statements at the UN General Assembly and defended President Lula. In a press conference, she stated that Brazilians should decide freely and that the people's decision must be respected.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum responded on Wednesday to statements by the president of the Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, made at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday. During a press conference, the Mexican president also defended President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) and said that the election in Brazil should take place without interference.
Sheinbaum was asked about Trump’s speech, in which the Republican said that “Mexico is the epicenter of cartel violence.” The speech sparked immediate reaction from the Mexican leader, who called the statement unacceptable and rebuffed the American’s view of security at the border between the two countries.
Trump attacks Mexico in UN speech
At the UN plenary, Trump declared: “Unfortunately, it is unacceptable for the Estados Unidos to share a 2,000-mile border with territory controlled by enemy cartels. Therefore, Mexico must regain control of its territory from the hands of the enemies of humanity.” The speech has had a strong impact in Mexico and among Latin American leaders.
Trump’s statement comes at a time of tension in the bilateral relationship, marked by discussions on immigration, trade and security. Sheinbaum, who assumed the presidency in October 2024, has taken a firm tone in the face of external pressures, but without breaking diplomatic channels with Washington.
Sheinbaum retaliates and quotes Mexican sovereignty
At the press conference, the Mexican president did not detail concrete measures, but made it clear that she disagrees with the characterization made by Trump. She emphasized that Mexico is a sovereign country and that security cooperation must be based on mutual respect. The source did not detail whether there will be any official mexican government notes about the speech.
Experts heard by the local press assess that Sheinbaum’s response seeks to balance firmness and pragmatism, avoiding rhetorical escalation that could undermine trade and security agreements. The border between Mexico and the United States is one of the busiest in the world, with an intense flow of people and goods.
Lula’s Defense and Election in Brazil
In addition to responding to Trump, Sheinbaum commented on the Brazilian political situation. “First: it seems to me that President Lula has been a very good president,” he said. The declaration reinforces the alliance between the two leftist governments in Latin America.
The Mexican president went further and defended Brazil’s electoral sovereignty. “Then let the Brazilians decide freely in Brazil. And that the decision of the people is respected,” he concluded. The speech comes amid debates over Brazil’s next presidential election, scheduled for 2026, and Trump’s nods to opposition sectors.
Regional context and reactions
Sheinbaum’s demonstration adds to other Latin American voices who criticized Trump’s tone at the UN. Leaders in the region have advocated greater autonomy in front of Washington and strengthened ties with each other. The source did not detail whether Lula commented on the Mexican's speech.
Political analysts point out that Sheinbaum’s support for Lula strengthens the progressive bloc in Latin America, especially at a time of rising conservative discourse. The relationship between Mexico and Brazil, two of the largest economies in the region, gains a new chapter with this public exchange of support.
What to expect from the next steps
There is no information about possible bilateral meetings between Mexico and the United States to address the issue. The source did not elaborate on whether the Mexican government intends to issue a formal note of repudiation of Trump’s speech. In Brazil, Sheinbaum’s speech should resonate with supporters and opponents of the Lula government.
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