Radio Cadena Agramonte emisiora de Camagüey
Mexico City, Jan 5.- The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, affirmed today that the peoples can set a limit for U.S. leader Donald Trump, following Washington's military intervention in Venezuela.
"The peoples and the strength of Mexico," responded the head of the Executive from the National Palace when asked during her habitual press conference about who can set a limit for the Republican, when not even he respects his own country's laws.
In this sense, the dignitary emphasized that for this reason Mexico must remain united and with a clear vision, because "that vision is established by our Constitution and the defense of our sovereignty must be part of everyone's position."
"There are some who do not, who seek external intervention to strengthen themselves, but that leads nowhere. Those who think that by strengthening themselves from outside they will gain greater presence with the people are mistaken," she stated, alluding to certain opposition sectors.
On the other hand, the leader asserted that she does not see risks of a North American intervention in Mexico.
"I do not believe in invasion. I do not even believe it is something they are taking very seriously," she pointed out.
Recalling that in several calls Trump has insisted that the United States army be allowed to enter Mexico to supposedly combat drug trafficking, Sheinbaum stressed that her government has said "no in a very firm manner," because it defends the country's sovereignty and, furthermore, because it is not necessary.
"The problem of insecurity, violence in Mexico stemming from organized crime is not resolved with an intervention. We have proposed a comprehensive strategy that involves addressing the causes and zero impunity across four axes," she specified.
The president highlighted the results of her administration in this area, including a 37 percent reduction in intentional homicides, hundreds of tons of various illegal drugs seized, and dozens of criminals extradited.
"We work with the United States on training, communication, information, and that form of coordination is good, but intervention is not an option," she emphasized.
In a statement read this Monday, Sheinbaum maintained that in light of Washington's military aggression against Venezuela, the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro, and the loss of human lives, Mexico reaffirms "a principle that is not new and does not admit ambiguities. "
"We categorically reject intervention in the internal affairs of other countries. The history of Latin America is clear and forceful: intervention has never brought democracy, has never generated well-being nor lasting stability," she said. (Source: Prensa Latina)
