Claudia Sheinbaum defends Mexico’s sovereignty and denounces US media campaigns

Senator Ana Lilia Rivera praised President Claudia Sheinbaum for strengthening Mexico’s international image and urging honest, people‑focused governance as a safeguard of national sovereignty.

Sheinbaum then accused U.S. right‑wing outlets, including The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, of running “campaigns” to undermine the Mexican government. She said the reports about a supposed fentanyl lab and visa revocations for state governors were false, describing them as part of an ultraconservative strategy to damage bilateral relations and influence upcoming U.S. midterm and Mexican 2027 elections. She urged vigilance against such misinformation.

The remarks highlight ongoing political tension between Mexico and the United States over media narratives and bilateral cooperation.