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How Mexico’s president has kept Trump at bay — for now

Her steady hand has calmed nervous markets and boosted her popularity at home, where she boasts approval ratings of about 75%.

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Jan. 8, 2025. Sheinbaum stated that the country is “governed by the people” after President-elect Donald Trump accused Mexico of being run by drug cartels. She also added that the United States should be called “Mexican America”, in response to Trump’s… (Alfredo Estrella/AFP/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/TNS)
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during her daily conference at the National Palace in Mexico City on Jan. 8, 2025. Sheinbaum stated that the country is “governed by the people” after President-elect Donald Trump accused Mexico of being run by drug cartels. She also added that the United States should be called “Mexican America”, in response to Trump’s… (Alfredo Estrella/AFP/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/TNS)
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Her steady hand has calmed nervous markets and boosted her popularity at home.

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