Claudia Sheinbaum

Trump accused of distorting the history of the Mexican-American War to justify a heavy hand in Latin America

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Trump accused of distorting the history of the Mexican-American War to justify a heavy hand in Latin America

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Historians and observers have accused the Trump administration of trying to rewrite American history to justify its own foreign policy decisions toward Latin America by publishing a “historically inaccurate” version of the Mexican-American war. Monday’s White House statement commemorating the war’s anniversary described the conflict as “a legendary victory that secured … Read more

The President of Mexico says it was a ‘sovereign decision’ to send cartel members to the United States

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The President of Mexico says it was a ‘sovereign decision’ to send cartel members to the United States

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has sent 37 cartel members to the United States at the request of the US Justice Department, with President Claudia Sheinbaum saying Wednesday it was a “sovereign decision” by her government. Sheinbaum responded to criticism from analysts and opponents who said Tuesday’s transfers were the result of growing pressure from … Read more

Volodymyr Zelensky’s blunt response to Maduro’s US capture is going viral

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Volodymyr Zelensky’s blunt response to Maduro’s US capture is going viral

World leaders have had strong reactions across the spectrum to the capture by the United States of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The President of Spain said that he will not “recognize an intervention that violates international law and pushes the region towards a horizon of uncertainty and belligerence.” Related: Trump Apparently Told This Fox News … Read more

At least 2 dead, 7 injured in explosion in western Mexico state of Michoacan

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At least 2 dead, 7 injured in explosion in western Mexico state of Michoacan

MEXICO CITY (AP) — An explosion outside a local police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacan on Saturday killed at least two people and wounded seven, local and federal security officials said. The blast came as the federal government stepped up security activities in the state, deploying additional troops following two recent high-profile … Read more