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Sheinbaum and Trump Discuss Tensions Amid World Cup Meeting

12/6/2025

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Washington on December 5, 2025, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw.
They discussed improving relations amid tensions over trade and drug trafficking.
Sheinbaum asserted Mexico's sovereignty and rejected U.S. military intervention against drug cartels.
Polls show divisions in Mexico over U.S. involvement, with concerns about government effectiveness against crime.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and U.S. President Donald Trump met in Washington on December 5, 2025, during the FIFA World Cup 2026 draw.
They discussed improving relations amid tensions over trade and drug trafficking.
Sheinbaum asserted Mexico's sovereignty and rejected U.S. military intervention against drug cartels.
Polls show divisions in Mexico over U.S. involvement, with concerns about government effectiveness against crime.