Mexico's foreign policy is moving toward further radicalization. The clues are clear. Newly appointed President Claudia Sheinbaum, limited diplomatic activities of the US ambassador; humiliating He became King of Spain and appointed a new foreign secretary known for his disturbing stances on Russia, Iran, and Cuba.
Mexico in 2022 opposed the expulsion of Russia From the United Nations Human Rights Council after the invasion of Ukraine. Ambassador Juan Ramon de la Fuente, currently Mexico's Minister of Foreign Affairs, said, “Mexico abstains from supporting the resolution suspending Russia's membership in the Human Rights Council.'' President Vladimir Putin also invited President Sheinbaum attends the inauguration ceremony. (He refused to attend.)
Mexico is turning a blind eye to Iran. “We call on the United States to lift unilateral sanctions against Iran, especially those that apply outside the region or to third countries.” said Mr. de la Fuente will appear at the United Nations Security Council in 2022. Mexico too abstained For condemning Iran's brutal oppression of women during the vote to expel Iran United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
Cooperation with Mexico cuban regime It's serious and embarrassing. Mexico could be a good voice in defense of democracy, but it prefers to continue supporting the dictatorship that has been in power for 65 years and holds more than 1,100 political prisoners. The US reportedly went out of its way to declare that it needed to lift the embargo and “repair the damage done to Cuba.” statement Created by de la Fuente in 2022.
Unfriendly foreign policy toward the United States is on the rise. President Sheinbaum said: diplomatic blow He told Ken Salazar, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, that he would not contact or meet with any government secretary without first consulting the Foreign Ministry. This is how Mexico treats itself as a major commercial partner and recipient of 83 percent of exports.
Sheinbaum also expressed disdain for President Biden. he announced plans It was for a meeting with her, but to her surprise I said no. “I don't have any plans to see him anytime soon,” Sheinbaum said. He also said Mexico wants to “very much respect” the U.S. election process.
sheinbaum Published in X She said she would speak by phone with her U.S. counterpart and continue to work on economic, cultural and trade issues. She omitted security and immigration issues, even though they are fundamental areas for the United States. The silence on these issues speaks volumes.
Capturing Ismael “El Mayo”, the kingpin of the cartel created by Zambada new tension Sheinbaum says he joins the United States in blaming neighboring countries for the capture of the Sinaloa leader, but Mexico claims the operation was not considered. Earlier this year, Drug Enforcement Administration Commissioner Ann Milgram said: revealed He pointed out that anti-drug cooperation from Mexico is uneven and insufficient.
Mr. Sheinbaum has made it clear that he will no longer attend international forums as a head of state. she probably won'ttthere is a tendency At the COP29 climate change summit in Azerbaijan, we relinquished global leadership in national cooperation.
Get ready for a six-year term with little light and many shadows. Sheinbaum's foreign policy could become an entrenchment for tyrants and human rights abusers, and a season of empty chairs and looking on the other side.
Mexico's irrational defense of Russia, Iran, Cuba, and even Venezuela should be viewed as a serious problem. Acting as if nothing has happened and calling the current government a partner is not only naive but dangerous.
The Morena Party's second term government has seen further radicalization both at home and abroad. Mexico is on a path toward less democracy and more authoritarianism, less diplomacy and more ideological confusion. Observers should be positive and hope for the best, but always prepare for the worst.
Arturo McFields Yescas is a former ambassador to Nicaragua to the Organization of American States, an exiled journalist, and a former member of the Norwegian Peace Corps.
