Sheinbaum’s Dilemma in Mexico: Defy the U.S. or Arrest an Ally

Scritto il 30/04/2026
da Jack Nicas and Emiliano Rodríguez Mega

The Trump administration wants President Claudia Sheinbaum to arrest a Mexican governor. She is faced with few good options in response.President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico could arrest one of her party allies, the governor of Sinaloa state, and extradite him to the United States, or defy the U.S. request and protect him.