Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Rebukes Kristi Noem Over ICE Protests
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum forcefully rejected accusations from U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that she incited violence during protests in Los Angeles, calling the claims "absolutely false" and a clear misunderstanding.
In a video shared on X, formerly Twitter, Sheinbaum pointed to her earlier press briefing where she urged demonstrators to act peacefully, distancing herself from any endorsement of violence.
"We do not agree with violent actions as a form of protest," Sheinbaum said, condemning acts like the burning of patrol cars as provocations rather than legitimate resistance.
Hace unos momentos, ante una pregunta de un medio, la secretaria de Seguridad Interior de los Estados Unidos, equivocadamente mencionó que alenté protestas violentas en Los Ángeles. Le informo que es absolutamente falso. Aquí dejo mi declaración del día de ayer donde claramente… pic.twitter.com/LEiVxdmvJv — Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo (@Claudiashein) June 10, 2025
Her comments followed Noem's Oval Office statement in which the secretary accused Sheinbaum of encouraging unrest.
Sheinbaum responded by reaffirming her support for nonviolence and added that she will "continue to defend honest, hardworking Mexicans who support the United States economy," calling for "dialogue and respect" between the two nations.
🚨 Kristi Noem, secretaria de Seguridad Nacional de EU, acusa a Claudia Sheinbaum de incitar las protestas en Los Ángeles.
'Claudia Sheinbaum salió y encargó más protestas en Los Ángeles y yo la condeno por eso' pic.twitter.com/eX72qgtBvQ — Manuel Lopez San Martin (@MLopezSanMartin) June 10, 2025
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