Mexico President Sheinbaum Denies Encouraging LA Immigration Protests

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has strongly denied allegations by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that she encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles following immigration raids, calling the claims "absolutely false." Sheinbaum shared video footage from a recent press conference where she explicitly condemned violence and urged Mexicans in the U.S. to act peacefully, emphasizing her administration's commitment to defending hardworking Mexican immigrants. Noem criticized Sheinbaum at the White House, asserting that the Mexican president was encouraging unrest, which Sheinbaum refuted, highlighting there is no public evidence supporting Noem’s assertion. The protests erupted after immigration raids targeted undocumented migrants in Los Angeles, and while some demonstrations turned violent, Sheinbaum stressed that Mexico opposes such actions and advocates for dialogue and mutual respect between the two nations. The dispute has sparked diplomatic tension amid ongoing challenges in U.S.-Mexico relations concerning immigration policy. Both leaders continue to emphasize their stance against violence, but the disagreement underscores differing narratives around handling immigration and protests.