Mexico's President Sheinbaum defends sovereignty amid governance critiques
In the wake of the deaths of CIA operatives in Chihuahua, Mexico, former Mexican Ambassador to the United States Arturo Sarukhán argued that a nation strengthens its sovereignty by reinforcing the rule of law—not by "endlessly debating and pontificating about sovereignty."
In a series of posts on social media, Sarukhán outlined the concrete steps a country must take to truly assert its sovereignty, including bolstering transparency, justice, accountability, and public security.
"A nation does not become more sovereign by endlessly debating and pontificating about sovereignty," he wrote. "It becomes more sovereign by strengthening the rule of law, transparency, and its justice system; by ensuring accountability and internal security; by combating corruption, impunity, and crime.
By upholding liberal democracy with checks and balances and protecting human rights; by empowering civil society and safeguarding press freedom and freedom of expression; by building a robust economy, expanding economic opportunities, and supporting its productive sectors.
By advancing equity and sustainability; by reducing external vulnerabilities; by playing an active, responsible role in global affairs and diversifying its diplomatic ties and international trade," he stated.
"In other words," the former ambassador added, "everything Mexico has failed to do since 2018."
These remarks come after President Claudia Sheinbaum declared that, despite attempts to invite foreign intervention, Mexico's sovereignty must be defended.
Speaking Saturday at an event for the Programs and Infrastructure for Welfare initiative in Acaxochitlán, Hidalgo, Sheinbaum was firm: "We must never put sovereignty at risk."
"(...) Of course we cooperate, we coordinate, and we do so effectively because we act with respect—but we must never subordinate ourselves, and we must never compromise our sovereignty. Sovereignty has come at a great cost to the people of Mexico (...).
Mexicans must understand this clearly: No matter how some may push for intervention, we know Mexico is a free, independent, and sovereign nation—and we will defend our homeland," declared the head of the federal executive.
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