Sheinbaum warns against U.S. interference ahead of Mexico's midterm elections

On the eve of the 2027 midterm elections, President Claudia Sheinbaum delivered a nationally televised speech at Mexico City's Zócalo, urging Mexicans to reject any form of external interference, interventionism, or breaches of territorial sovereignty. She framed the message within Mexico's historic struggle for independence and cited growing U.S. pressure presented as a campaign against "narcoterrorism." Sheinbaum pointed to her administration's strong approval ratings—seven out of ten citizens support her—and Morena's control of both legislative chambers, which she says enables decisive governance.

She announced the removal of former Sinaloa governor Rubén Rocha and his aides after U.S. courts filed drug-trafficking charges against him. The president also expressed concern over the far-right's regional rise and collaborations between foreign think tanks and weakened opposition groups, while noting improvements in the economy, poverty reduction, and security stability.