MEXICO CITY.- This Thursday, during its usual morning conference, the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardodefended the actions of the Mexican Army during a operation that left 19 dead in Sinaloaa state that faces a wave of violence for one internal drug trafficking struggle.
The president asserted that the military “responded within the framework of the law” in the operation that led to the arrest of Edwin Antonioalias El Max, alleged leader of a criminal cell linked to the faction of Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambadaco-founder of Sinaloa Cartel arrested on July 25 in the United States.
The Mexican leader maintained that “it was an arrest where there was aggression against the federal Armed Forces and, in this case, they responded.”
Claudia Sheinbaum spoke about the capture of Edwin Antonio ‘N’ alias “El Max” in Sinaloa, where the Armed Forces killed 19 criminals.
“It was an arrest where there was aggression against the federal forces and they responded”
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“When the Armed Forces, be it the National Guard, be it the Navy, be it the Army, are attacked, then, within the framework of the law, they have the right to respond within the framework of self-defense,” he declared.
Violence unleashed in Sinaloa
The fact, reported by the Secretary of National Defense (Sedena) on Tuesday, reflects two controversies that have marked the first month of Claudia Sheinbaum’s presidency.
The first is the violence unleashed in Sinaloawhich has accumulated more than 200 homicides since the internal struggle of the homonymous cartel began on September 9 because Joaquín Guzmán López, son of Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán, handed Zambada over to the United States.
🪖 “It was an attack and there was a response”: @Claudiashein justified the actions of the Armed Forces in the operation in which the alleged operator of Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was arrested, which left 19 dead in Culiacán, Sinaloa.
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The second are the growing public security tasks of the militarywho this month have killed migrants in Chiapasin the south of Mexico, and a girl and a nurse in Tamaulipas, in the north of the country.
Claudia Sheinbaum asserted that the Armed Forces act with adherence to human rightsquestioned by the controversy that arose on Wednesday after a video was revealed in which about a dozen elements of the National Guard and the Army almost killed an innocent young man in Sinaloa.
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“The instruction we have given, and it is the policy and strategy of the Security Cabinet, is that there be no confrontations, we are not going to return to the ‘war on drugs’, it is not to arrive in a framework outside the rights of “Humans and the law go so far as to attack and kill a person,” he responded.
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**Interview with Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico**
**Interviewer:** Good morning, President Sheinbaum. Thank you for joining us. In light of recent developments, can you elaborate on the military operation in Sinaloa where 19 individuals lost their lives?
**Sheinbaum:** Good morning. Thank you for having me. The operation in Sinaloa was a necessary response to an aggressive threat against our federal Armed Forces. The military acted within the framework of the law to protect themselves and the community from the ongoing violence stemming from the internal struggles of drug trafficking organizations.
**Interviewer:** Some critics argue that this operation further escalates the violence in a state already plagued by conflict. How do you respond to those concerns?
**Sheinbaum:** It’s important to recognize that the violence in Sinaloa is the result of an internal struggle within criminal factions. We must ensure that our Armed Forces can respond effectively to protect law and order. Our priority is to bring those responsible for this violence to justice, which is why we will continue engaging with our military as they carry out these critical missions.
**Interviewer:** You’ve mentioned self-defense as a legal basis for the military’s response. How will you ensure accountability and transparency in such operations?
**Sheinbaum:** Accountability and transparency are fundamental principles of my administration. We will conduct thorough investigations into any operations that involve loss of life and ensure that our military actions are consistent with legal and ethical standards. It’s crucial for the public to have trust in our institutions, and I am committed to maintaining that trust.
**Interviewer:** The violence in Sinaloa has resulted in a rising number of homicides this month. What strategies are you implementing to address this wave of violence?
**Sheinbaum:** Our strategy is multi-faceted. Alongside military operations, we are enhancing community safety initiatives and increasing support for social programs aimed at addressing the root causes of violence. We are also working closely with local governments to improve public security and build resilience in affected communities.
**Interviewer:** Lastly, how do you envision your presidency addressing the balance between security measures and human rights, especially given the recent controversies surrounding military actions?
**Sheinbaum:** Balancing security and human rights is a top priority of mine. We must uphold human rights in all our strategies while ensuring the safety of our citizens. I believe that a comprehensive approach, which includes both security measures and respect for individuals’ rights, is the way forward in reclaiming peace and stability in our nation.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, President Sheinbaum, for your insights and for taking the time to speak with us today.
**Sheinbaum:** Thank you for having me. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify our position on these important issues.
