Sheinbaum says US has provided no evidence for claims against Mexican officials

President Claudia Sheinbaum said the United States has not provided new investigations or evidence to support accusations against Mexican officials [1, 2].

This diplomatic friction occurs as the U.S. suggests potential legal actions against high-ranking Mexican figures, creating a tension point in bilateral security cooperation. The insistence on evidence highlights a push for sovereignty and a refusal to act on intelligence that does not meet Mexico's legal standards.

Speaking during a press briefing in Mexico City on Monday, Sheinbaum said the U.S. has not presented evidence to support accusations against Mexican officials ^[1]. She said that any request for detention or investigation must be backed by concrete proof, and respect the constitutional and legal framework of Mexico [1, 3].

Sheinbaum specifically addressed allegations regarding Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa. She said there is a campaign of lies and that there is not sufficient evidence to accuse Rocha Moya ^[2]. She said the governor is currently in Sinaloa ^[2].

Regarding the legal process of transferring suspects, Sheinbaum said she demands concrete evidence before any extradition request is considered ^[3]. She said the administration will not move forward with accusations that lack a factual basis ^[1].

This stance follows reports of U.S. interest in pursuing Mexican political figures for various alleged crimes. By demanding a high threshold of proof, the Mexican government is signaling that it will not bypass its own judicial processes to satisfy foreign pressure [1, 3].