Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is publicly refuting claims of improper ties between her management and organized crime, responding to allegations raised in a recent New York Times opinion piece. The accusations come amid reported declines in Mexico’s homicide rates, a key metric for the six-month-old administration [[1]]. sheinbaum’s firm denial, issued February 6, directly challenges questions about the influence of cartels on governmental policy and underscores the continued struggle for security in Mexico.
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Benito Jiménez y Claudia Guerrero
Morelia, México (06 febrero 2026) .-09:33 hrs
Sheinbaum rechazó que haya colusión con crimen organizado, como planteó artículo de NYT, y aseguró que, de ser así, no habría resultados. Crédito: Especial
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has strongly denied allegations of collusion between her administration and criminal organizations, responding to claims made in a recent opinion piece published by The New York Times. The accusations come as Sheinbaum’s government touts progress in reducing homicide rates across the country.
Speaking on February 6, 2026, Sheinbaum asserted that if such collusion existed, it would be reflected in the country’s security statistics. “If there were collusion, we wouldn’t be seeing the results we are seeing in the reduction of homicides,” she stated.
The president’s comments directly address the concerns raised by the New York Times article, which questioned the extent to which organized crime may be influencing government policy. The debate underscores the ongoing challenges Mexico faces in combating drug cartels and ensuring public safety.
