Mexico's president says her flag should not fly over protests that turn violent
'That does not mean that we are not outraged by the way Mexicans and other nationalities are being detained in the United States. We are against these raids,' she added. 'But we must be very clear that these violent actions are a provocation. From whom? We do not know.'
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Sheinbaum's remarks underscored how she is trying to balance Mexico's relations with the United States as the countries negotiate tariffs and the Trump administration's pushing of Mexico to do more against drug cartels.
She has also underscored the detention of at least 61 Mexican nationals in Los Angeles, including some who have already been deported.
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In many cases, Sheinbaum said, the Mexican government believes that the detainees were denied due process and consulate officials have provided legal council.
Protesters marched through downtown Los Angeles as demonstrations continued.
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Earlier this week, Sheinbaum faced accusations from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem of encouraging demonstrations in Los Angeles. On Tuesday, Noem told reporters: 'Claudia Sheinbaum came out and encouraged more protests in LA, and I condemn her for that.'
'People are allowed to peacefully protest,' Noem added. 'But the violence that we're seeing is not acceptable, and it's not going to happen in America.'
Sheinbaum said on social media that the accusation was 'absolutely false.' She noted that she had repeatedly condemned violent demonstrations, a point she repeated Friday.
'When you are against something, you have every right to demonstrate peacefully,' she said, and called on her fellow Mexicans to not join violent demonstrations. 'Even more so if you are in the United States: You have to do it peacefully.'
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