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Sheinbaum Defends Cartel Transfers Amid USMCA Tensions

1/24/2026

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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum defends transferring 37 alleged cartel members to the United States as sovereign.
The move comes amid tensions with the U.S. administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new trade partnerships as the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) review approaches.
Sheinbaum says the USMCA must be maintained while addressing domestic challenges, including public health and tourism.

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Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum defends transferring 37 alleged cartel members to the United States as sovereign.
The move comes amid tensions with the U.S. administration led by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new trade partnerships as the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) review approaches.
Sheinbaum says the USMCA must be maintained while addressing domestic challenges, including public health and tourism.