Related videos:
The diplomatic tension between the United States and Mexico escalated this Tuesday after U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, publicly accused President Claudia Sheinbaum of encouraging protests in Los Angeles against the immigration raids led by the Donald Trump administration.
“Sheinbaum encouraged more protests and I condemn her; she should not be promoting violent protests like the ones we are witnessing. People have the right to protest peacefully, but the violence we are seeing is unacceptable and will not happen in the United States,” Noem stated from the Oval Office, alongside President Trump.
The statements arose after the U.S. President sarcastically responded to a question about Sheinbaum's stance, pointing out that he too condemned violence "but also had already stopped it," referring to the deployment of 2,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines in the Californian city without the consent of Governor Gavin Newsom.
The Mexican president immediately responded through her official account on X (formerly Twitter), rejecting Noem's statements.
"Moments ago, in response to a question from a media outlet, the Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States mistakenly claimed that I encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles. I would like to inform you that this is absolutely false," Sheinbaum wrote.
Additionally, he shared his statement from the previous day in which he condemned acts of violence and reaffirmed his commitment to the defense of Mexicans abroad, noting that the solution to the migration crisis “is not through raids or violence,” but rather through comprehensive immigration reform.
The Mexican government had already expressed its "deep concern" over the raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that have left dozens detained in Los Angeles, many of whom are Mexican citizens.
The response from the U.S. government has been deemed disproportionate by activists and local authorities, who accuse Trump of unnecessarily escalating the conflict and using military force to suppress social discontent.
Frequently Asked Questions about Diplomatic Tensions between the U.S. and Mexico due to Protests in Los Angeles
Why did the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security accuse the President of Mexico of encouraging protests in Los Angeles?
The U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem, accused President Claudia Sheinbaum of encouraging protests in Los Angeles in response to immigration raids. Noem condemned these actions, stating that violence in protests is unacceptable. According to Noem, Sheinbaum encouraged violent protests, which was denied by the Mexican president, who claimed that her statements were misinterpreted.
How did Claudia Sheinbaum respond to the accusations of encouraging violent protests in Los Angeles?
Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, rejected the accusations of encouraging violent protests in Los Angeles through her account on X, stating that such claims are absolutely false. Sheinbaum shared her prior statement in which she condemns violence and advocates for comprehensive immigration reform as a solution to the migration crisis.
What is the U.S. government's stance on the protests against immigration raids?
The U.S. government, led by Donald Trump, has responded decisively to the protests against immigration raids, deploying military forces in Los Angeles and condemning any acts of violence against ICE agents. The Trump administration follows a hardline policy on immigration matters, justifying the use of force to maintain order and national security.
What measures has the Donald Trump administration taken regarding immigration raids?
The government of Donald Trump has conducted massive raids through ICE, detaining several undocumented immigrants, including Mexican citizens. In response to the protests, the president deployed 2,000 National Guard troops and 700 marines in Los Angeles to control the situation, justifying these actions as necessary to ensure national security.
Filed under: