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Pedro Camacho

Claudia Sheinbaum Defends Mexico As Trump Threats Cause Rift With Canada, Says Country 'Must be Respected'

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum (Credit: AFP / Rodrigo Oropeza)

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gave a stern response to recent statements by Canadian officials seeking to differentiate Canada from Mexico on bilateral issues with the United States, particularly migration.

"We will not fall into provocations about which country is better; what matters is that Mexico must be respected, especially by our trade partners," said the recently-elected president during her regular morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City. "We are a great nation, with immense resources and challenges we are addressing, and with a promising present and future," she added.

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