Emphatically—standing before thousands of people gathered alongside the Monument to the Revolution—President Claudia Sheinbaum asserted that “it is legitimate to question the true intent behind the extradition proceedings” initiated by the United States. Insisting that “Mexico is no one’s piñata,” she added: “When the idea becomes normalized that another country can intervene in matters that pertain solely to Mexicans, we are no longer speaking of cooperation; we are speaking of interference.” In light of this, she made it clear that Mexico “does not accept interference.”
She also asked those in attendance: “Who decides in Mexico—foreign agencies, or the people?” She urged the public to defend national sovereignty, independence, and the ongoing transformation, and called upon them to—starting next week—”take to the public squares to hold assemblies, distribute flyers, and inform the people that the homeland is not for sale; it is to be loved and defended.”
After presenting an overview of her administration’s achievements over the past 20 months, the head of the federal executive stated that, for several months now, “we have been the target of a media offensive and social media campaigns.”
Amidst a chorus of “You are not alone! You are not alone!” chanted by the thousands of attendees filling the esplanade and surrounding streets, she explained that it is no coincidence that—behind these campaigns—stand domestic and international conservative sectors that never accepted Mexico regaining its dignity and deciding to fully exercise its independence.
“Today, the methods of destabilization have changed”; they are not necessarily imposed by force, but can now manifest through digital campaigns—disinformation operations capable of eroding governments or social movements.
They can operate from global platforms where the flow of information is concentrated in few hands, wielding an influential capacity linked to algorithms unprecedented in history. Furthermore, these operations are designed to facilitate the use of fake accounts or bots—funded entities aimed at manipulating information. “In this arena, what is at stake is not merely politics; rather, their objective is to alter the very perception of reality,” she noted.
“This is not about denying freedom of expression—that freedom is an indispensable pillar of any democracy. However, lurking behind paid accounts and bots are the articulated interests of foreign and domestic entities seeking to reclaim lost privileges or halt the ongoing transformation.”
Consequently, she called upon the public to remain vigilant, to share information at the grassroots level, to engage in dialogue with their families, and to recognize that “this represents a new form of manipulation.”
“The campaign to which I refer intensified following the public announcement, on April 19th, of the tragic accidental deaths of two U.S. agents—who were not carrying official identification—and two commanders from…” …the Chihuahua Attorney General’s Office, who were participating in a visit to a narcotics laboratory—as the actual dismantling operation was carried out by the Federal Attorney General’s Office.”
In light of these events, he noted that the FGR [Federal Attorney General’s Office] has opened an investigative file regarding possible violations of Mexican laws.
Speaking in an emphatic tone, he declared: “We want to be very clear here: the Constitution and the National Security Law precisely stipulate that no foreign agent may perform duties that fall exclusively within the purview of Mexican authorities.” Consequently, any foreign agent must adhere to national regulations, and anyone entering the country must do so with respect for Mexican sovereignty.
“A few days later, something even more serious occurred: An office within the U.S. Department of Justice issued an urgent request for the arrest—for the purpose of extradition—of ten Mexican citizens,” including a state governor, a mayor, and a sitting senator, “without publicly presenting any evidence to substantiate these requests. An event of this magnitude is unprecedented in the history of our bilateral relationship.”
In response, he posed a question to the thousands of supporters and attendees gathered on the esplanade of the Monument to the Revolution:
“A legitimate question arises: Is this truly a legitimate, genuine interest in helping Mexico? Is this truly a legitimate interest in combating organized crime?”
“Mexico is no one’s piñata.”
Following a resounding “No” from the crowd, he continued: “Or perhaps we are witnessing how certain sectors of the American Right are using our country to position themselves ahead of their 2026 elections—or do they perhaps intend to influence our own elections here in 2027?”
He emphasized that “these are not rhetorical questions; Mexico is no one’s piñata.”
