Mexico’s president says cancellation of oil shipment to Cuba is ‘sovereign’ decision Claudia Sheinbaum denied move was response to pressure from the US, after Trump said ‘zero’ oil would go to Cuba The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Halting Of Oil Shipments To Cuba Is 'Sovereign' Decision And Not Driven by U.S. Pressure President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected claims that the halting of oil shipments to Cuba was prompted by pressure from Washington, framing the decision as a sovereign policy choice shaped by state oil company Pemex's contractual considerations. Latin Times · Jan 27
Republican Rep. Celebrates Mexico Stopping An Oil Shipment To Cuba: 'Clear Sign The End Of The Regime Is Getting Close' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar celebrated the stopping of an oil shipment to Cuba as the Trump administration continues to push for regime change in Havana. Latin Times · Jan 27
Mexico's State-Run Oil Company Reportedly Stops Shipment To Cuba Amid Pressure From Trump Admin Mexico's state-run oil company Pemex stopped a shipment to Cuba scheduled from this month amid pressure from the Trump administration, which is reportedly seeking to achieve regime change in the island. Latin Times · Jan 27
Lawyers accuse Mexico of breaking law in sending cartel members to US without extradition order A group of lawyers and family members of cartel members accused Mexico’s government on Tuesday of breaking the law by sending nearly a hundred Mexican citizens to the United States without an extradition order The Independent UK · Jan 26
Claudia Sheinbaum Steps Into the BTS Frenzy, Asks South Korea for More Concerts After Sellouts and High Ticket Prices in México Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that she has formally sent a letter to South Korea's president asking for additional concert dates from global K-pop sensation BTS after ticket demand in Mexico far outpaced supply. Latin Times · Jan 26
Mexico investigates soccer field attack that killed at least 11 people Authorities in Mexico are investigating an attack that killed 11 people and injured 12 others during a post-match gathering in central Mexico The Independent UK · Jan 26
Mexican President Sheinbaum Says FBI Wasn't Involved In Arrest Of Former Olympian With Cartel Ties Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the FBI was not involved in the arrest of Ryan Wedding, a former Canadian Olympian with cartel ties, who turned himself in on Thursday in the country after over a decade on the run. Latin Times · Jan 26
Mexico president asks South Korea for more BTS concerts The hugely popular group will perform on three days in Mexico City The Independent UK · Jan 26
At least 11 killed and 12 wounded in shooting at Mexico football field, officials say Mexico’s government says the country's 2025 homicide rate was the lowest since 2016 at 17.5 murders per 100,000 inhabitants. Euronews · Jan 26
Mexican President Sheinbaum Reportedly Reviewing Whether To Continue Oil Shipments To Cuba Due To Potential Reprisals From Trump Admin Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is reviewing whether to continue sending oil shipments to Cuba due to potential reprisals from the Trump administration, according to a new report. Latin Times · Jan 24
Republican Rep. Issues Warning To Mexican President Sheinbaum Over Oil Shipments To Cuba: 'Carefully Think Her Next Step' Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar issued a warning to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum over the country's oil shipments to Cuba, saying they could impact upcoming trade negotiations. Latin Times · Jan 24
Republican Rep. Says He Expects Claudia Sheinbaum To Face 'Consequences' For Sending Oil To The Cuban Regime Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez said he expects Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum to face "consequences" for sending oil to the Cuban regime, helping its weather its worst economic crisis in the almost 70 years since the Communist revolution. Latin Times · Jan 22
Sheinbaum Will Soon Have To 'Choose' Between Helping Sustain Cuban Regime Or Be On Trump's Good Side, Mexican Journalist Claims Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum will soon have to "choose" between helping sustain the Cuban regime or being on U.S. counterpart Donald Trump's good side, according to a prominent Mexican journalist. Latin Times · Jan 22
Latin Times · Jan 22 Mexican Government's Extradition Of Dozens Of Cartel Leaders Is 'An Offering' To Appease Trump Admin, Expert Says The extradition of dozens of cartel operatives to the U.S. is "an offering" from the Mexican government seeking to appease the Trump administration, according to an expert on organized crime.
The Guardian - US · Jan 21 Sheinbaum defends transfer of Mexican cartel members amid efforts to appease Trump Analysts warn that Trump will probably demand more action from Mexico to counter drug-trafficking groups
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Mexico President Sheinbaum says cartel members sent to US were requested by Trump administration Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday that Mexico sent 37 cartel members to United States at the request of the Justice Department
Latin Times · Jan 21 Mexican Opposition Leader Calls For Joint Operations With The U.S. To Destroy Cartels: 'Who Has The Capacity?' Mexican opposition leader Alejandro Moreno Cardenas called for the government to work jointly with the United States to destroy cartels in the country.
Latin Times · Jan 21 Claudia Sheinbaum Justified The Extradition Of Dozens Of Cartel Operatives To The U.S.: 'It's Convenient For Mexico' Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum justified the decision to extradite 37 cartel operatives to the United States, saying that its main goal is looking out for the country's interests.
Latin Times · Jan 21 Mexico Extradites Dozens More Cartel Operatives To The U.S.: 'Real Threat To The Country's Security' Mexico announced the extradition of dozens more cartel operatives to the United States, the third such operation under the presidency of Claudia Sheinbaum.
Latin Times · Jan 20 Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She Received 'Written' Assurances That U.S. 'Military Activities' In The Area Wouldn't Go Over The Country Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her administration received a "written" assurance from U.S. forces that military activities in the region last Friday wouldn't go over the country.
The Independent UK · Jan 19 Sheinbaum reassures Mexico after US military movements spark concern Mexico is showing sensitivity to U.S. military movements since the attack earlier this month on Venezuela
Latin Times · Jan 19 Claudia Sheinbaum Explains That U.S. Military Plane That Landed In Mexico Carried Nationals Who Had Gone To The U.S. For Training Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum explained that the arrival of a U.S. military plane in the country, which caused controversy amid tensions with the Trump administration over threats to conduct unliteral actions against cartels, carried nationals who had gone to the U.S. for training.
Latin Times · Jan 16 Sheinbaum Reacts To Marco Rubio's Call For 'Tangible Results' To 'Counter Cartels': 'There Needs To Be Shared Responsibility' Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reacted to a statement from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who highlighted in a call with counterpart Juan Ramon de la Fuente the need to get "tangible results" in the fight against cartels in the country.
Latin Times · Jan 16 Marco Rubio Points At Need To Deliver 'Tangible Actions' To 'Counter Cartels' In Mexico As Trump Admin Pushes To Send Forces The State Department detailed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Mexican counterpart Juan Ramon de la Fuente had a phone call where they acknowledged that "significant challenges remain" to address joint security matters.