President Sheinbaum Urges the U.S. to ‘Look At Itself’ Regarding Drug Use

On Tuesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to statements by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who asserted that Mexico’s political, judicial, and legal systems don’t work because cartels “control the territory.” RELATED:Sheinbaum Rebukes Argentine Journalist’s Defense of Hate SpeechSheinbaum avoided direct confrontation and urged the United States to “look at itself” regarding drug use, distribution, and money laundering related to drug trafficking. The Mexican president emphasized that her government answers only to the will of the people and works every day for security and peace in the country. Sheinbaum attributed part of the U.S. political discourse to the electoral context, noting that U.S. elections will be held in November. In response, Sheinbaum reiterated that Mexico and the United States maintain security cooperation mechanisms, although each country operates within its respective jurisdictions.