Summary
President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico is considering legal action after Elon Musk accused her of having ties to cartels. Musk made these comments following recent violence in Mexico linked to the death of a major cartel leader, which sparked criticism of Sheinbaum’s handling of security. Sheinbaum dismissed Musk's claims and mentioned her administration's efforts to address security and drug trafficking issues.
Key Facts
- President Claudia Sheinbaum mentioned possible legal action against Elon Musk for his comments on her alleged cartel ties.
- Elon Musk accused Sheinbaum of being controlled by cartels following recent cartel-related violence in Mexico.
- The violence spiked after the death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho.
- Sheinbaum rejected Musk's accusations as false and absurd.
- Sheinbaum has faced criticism for her security policies after the recent violence.
- President Trump has also criticized Sheinbaum for allegedly not effectively controlling drug trafficking.
- Sheinbaum has opposed unilateral military intervention by the U.S. in Mexico.
- She has taken steps like deploying 10,000 National Guard troops to address trafficking at Mexico's northern border.
