Mexico's president stressed on Tuesday that he will defend his nation's sovereignty and independence but also continue dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump, a day after he began his new term with a wave of orders, including measures to curb migration, Reuters reports.
In her first comments since Trump took office, President Claudia Sheinbaum noted that some of his initial statements closely resembled actions he took during his previous term, while she sought to assure Mexicans that their government would steadfastly defend their interests.
"Regarding the orders that President Donald Trump signed yesterday, I would like to say this: The people of Mexico can "to be sure that we will always defend our sovereignty and our independence," Sheinbaum said, accompanied by two senior ministers.
In response to Trump's initial moves to stop illegal migration, Sheinbaum noted that her government would act on a "humanitarian" basis. way, although she also promised to repatriate foreign migrants to their home nations.
Trump is expected to sign more executive orders on his second day in office, following measures issued Monday designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations.
At her regular morning press conference, Sheinbaum noted that while Trump signed an executive order declaring illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border a national emergency, she would insist on respect for the people of her nation.
She also reiterated that her administration would seek coordination on security and other issues with its northern neighbor and that she had committed to reviewing trade terms in 2026.