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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action against tech billionaire Elon Musk after he alleged on X that she was connected to drug cartels. The controversy erupted after Mexican security forces captured and killed Nemesio Oseguera, known as “El Mencho,” the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), during a major security operation.
Following the operation, Musk responded to a 2025 video in which Sheinbaum discussed cartel violence and Mexico’s security strategy. In his post, Musk claimed she was “saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say,” but he did not present any evidence to support the accusation. During her daily morning press conference, Sheinbaum confirmed that government lawyers are reviewing the comments and evaluating whether to pursue a defamation lawsuit.
Legal experts note that filing a defamation case in the United States could be challenging due to strong free speech protections. To succeed, Sheinbaum would need to prove that Musk knowingly made false statements or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. Tesla, Musk’s electric vehicle company, has not responded publicly to the remarks.
In the resurfaced video, Sheinbaum reiterated her stance against reigniting a “war on drugs,” arguing that such an approach falls outside the legal framework. Mexico’s previous military-led anti-cartel campaign, launched in 2006 under former President Felipe Calderón, resulted in violent turf battles and contributed to persistently high homicide rates.
Addressing concerns that the operation signaled a shift toward a more aggressive security policy, Sheinbaum emphasized that her administration seeks peace, not war. Meanwhile, MORENA Party president Luisa Alcalde criticized Musk’s comments, urging him to use his platform to combat drug consumption, addiction, disinformation, and the promotion of narco culture.
Mexico continues to face significant cartel-related violence, with more than 130,000 people reported missing. Authorities remain focused on stabilizing security following the CJNG leader’s death and related unrest.
