President Claudia Sheinbaum demanding the extradition of huachicol suspects at a press conference, rejecting Trump intervention.
President Claudia Sheinbaum demanding the extradition of huachicol suspects at a press conference, rejecting Trump intervention.
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Sheinbaum demands extradition of four huachicol suspects and rejects Trump intervention

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President Claudia Sheinbaum responded on May 7 to Donald Trump's warnings of possible U.S. intervention against cartels in Mexico, demanding the extradition of four people linked to huachicol.

During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum highlighted that Mexico has requested the extradition of four people held in the United States for fiscal fuel theft cases. She stated that Washington has not sent any of them.

The president recalled that Mexico has extradited more than 90 people wanted by the United States. She emphasized that bilateral cooperation must rest on mutual respect and sovereignty.

Sheinbaum rejected intervention threats and noted that Mexico has achieved an almost 50 percent reduction in intentional homicides, in addition to disabling 2,500 fentanyl laboratories.

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Initial reactions on X focus on Sheinbaum's demand for extradition of four huachicol suspects and criticism of US inaction, while rejecting Trump intervention. Posts include official quotes from her morning conference, news shares from Mexican outlets, and user opinions ranging from support for reciprocity to accusations of defying Trump or protecting cartels.

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