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Mexico Defends Ties as U.S. Labels It 'Adversary'

6/28/2025

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's declaration of Mexico as a "foreign adversary" sparked a fierce rebuttal from President Claudia Sheinbaum, who championed the importance of strong bilateral ties. Sheinbaum challenged Bondi's claims, calling them misguided, and demanded proof for U.S. sanctions against Mexican banks tied to alleged drug cartel money laundering.

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's declaration of Mexico as a "foreign adversary" sparked a fierce rebuttal from President Claudia Sheinbaum, who championed the importance of strong bilateral ties. Sheinbaum challenged Bondi's claims, calling them misguided, and demanded proof for U.S. sanctions against Mexican banks tied to alleged drug cartel money laundering.