Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that the summit convened by the United States on alleged “far-left terrorism” was political, not a security-related one, which is why Mexico chose not to participate.
“In this case, given that from our perspective, it was more of a political issue than one truly related to combating criminal groups or other security matters, we felt it was best not to attend,” the president asserted.
In response to a question about the meeting held in Washington, the Mexican president mentioned Mexico’s presence as an observer or participant in other summits to which it has been invited.
But “in this case, and given the name of the event, we felt it was not prudent to attend,” the official stated during her usual press conference, held this time in Tulum, Quintana Roo.
“We believe that political issues should not become security issues, unless there is a crime to prosecute,” the Mexican leader emphasized, adding that the U.S. State Department had been informed of the decision.
Sheinbaum recalled the constitutional principles, beyond personal affiliation, that guide the head of the Executive Branch in Mexico, including the self-determination of peoples, non-intervention, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.
The Constitution of Mexico also mentions the prohibition of the threat or use of force in international relations, the legal equality of states, international cooperation for development, respect for, protection of, and promotion of human rights, and the pursuit of international peace and security.
Representatives from more than 60 countries met yesterday in the U.S. capital for a summit aimed at combating what the White House considers a new international threat: so-called “far-left terrorism.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio orchestrated the meeting, which was attended by delegations from the Americas, Europe, and Asia, including foreign ministers, security officials, diplomats, and counterterrorism experts.
In his opening remarks at the ministerial meeting on the “resurgence of political terrorism,” Rubio emphasized a narrative that seeks to establish the left as the worst enemy, a stance that experts and politicians consider a new and more dangerous version of McCarthyism.
[ SOURCE: PRENSA LATINA ]
