Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo refused to enter into a public confrontation with Sara Carter, following warnings from the US official regarding potential actions against Mexican public servants allegedly linked to organized crime.
During her morning press conference on Monday, June 15, 2026, the Federal Executive was questioned about the remarks made by the United States “Drug Czar.” Carter had asserted that her government is actively working to identify individuals within Mexican government structures who have allegedly collaborated with cartels.
“I do not want to enter into a discussion with her. You know our position; our position is very firm in the defense of sovereignty, in collaboration without subordination—it will always be that way,” responded Claudia Sheinbaum.
The Foundations of Bilateral Cooperation
The President maintained that the relationship with the United States will continue under the core principles defended by her administration since taking office:
- Bilateral cooperation on security matters.
- Absolute rejection of foreign interference in internal affairs.
- Mutual respect for national sovereignty.
Furthermore, Sheinbaum assured that Mexico remains fully willing to collaborate in combating drug trafficking due to shared security responsibilities and humanitarian reasons.
“And in whatever way we can help in humanitarian terms to prevent drugs from arriving, we are going to do it,” she noted.
US Investigations Into Government Complicity
The President’s remarks follow a high-profile interview where Sara Carter stated that the US government maintains active investigations into individuals who have allegedly facilitated the operations of Mexican criminal syndicates. According to Carter, these investigations target public servants across various levels of government who are suspected of collaborating with drug trafficking organizations.
The tension escalated further after claims surfaced regarding US collaboration in the tracking and neutralization of high-ranking cartel leaders, such as Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, alias “El Mencho.” Despite the underlying diplomatic friction, Sheinbaum’s administration has closed ranks around a strategy of high-level diplomacy, avoiding public verbal disputes while reinforcing Mexico’s constitutional autonomy.
Source: yucatan
