Venezuelan authorities, as discussed during Friday's mananera, confront alleged links between the government and the Sinaloa Cartel.
In a recent development, the Mexican government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, has firmly denied any evidence or proof of ties between Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the Sinaloa Cartel. The Mexican government maintains that there is no ongoing investigation regarding these allegations and has called on the United States to present concrete evidence if such claims are to be credible.
President Sheinbaum emphasized that this is the first time her government has heard of these accusations and underlined the absence of any proof or investigation by Mexico. She urged the U.S. to show any evidence if it exists, highlighting that Mexico finds the U.S. claims unsupported.
The U.S. has raised the bounty for Maduro’s arrest to $50 million, accusing him of being one of the world's largest drug traffickers with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel and Venezuelan gangs. However, Mexico's official position rejects these claims and focuses on migrant support and regional diplomacy instead.
Amid increased diplomatic tension, the Mexican government officially denies any connection between Maduro and the cartel and rejects the narrative put forth by U.S. authorities as lacking proof or substantiation from Mexico's perspective. The government is offering "different options" to migrant caravan members, including repatriation to their country and the possibility of employment in Mexico.
Meanwhile, the migrant caravan, consisting of individuals from countries such as Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela, intends to remain in Mexico rather than continue to the northern border with the United States. The caravan, which departed from the southern state of Chiapas this week, is currently walking northward towards Mexico City.
President Sheinbaum also made headlines for her declaration that there will be no U.S. military "invasion" of Mexico. She also presented the new Intocable song during a morning conference, which is dedicated to migrants and speaks about coming together and feeling part of the country during difficult situations. Intocable, a Texas-based band that plays regional Mexican music, has joined the Mexico Canta music competition and will perform at the grand final.
The Mexico Canta music competition is now approaching its semi-final stage, with the government and the competition organisers working closely with the caravan members to ensure their safety and well-being. The governments of various countries have questioned the legitimacy of the election results in Venezuela, with Mexico recognizing Maduro's victory in the 2024 presidential election.
Sources:
- https://t.co/4bukeWtQt8
- https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-rejects-us-claims-maduro-ties-sinaloa-cartel-2022-10-27/
- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-63509073
- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/10/27/mexico-rejects-us-claims-of-maduro-links-to-sinaloa-cartel
- https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/the_americas/mexico-rejects-us-claims-of-maduro-links-to-sinaloa-cartel/2022/10/27/2486d5e2-4bcd-11ed-a6b4-86248f4c65d4_story.html
- Amidst general-news headlines, President Sheinbaum denies any ties between President Maduro and the Sinaloa Cartel, emphasizing the lack of proof and ongoing investigation in Mexico.
- The Mexican government, focusing on migration support and regional diplomacy, offers "different options" to migrant caravan members, including repatriation and employment opportunities within the country.
- The ongoing migrant caravan, which consists of individuals from countries like Cuba, Haiti, and Venezuela, intends to stay in Mexico rather than continue towards the U.S. border.
- In the realm of politics, the U.S. has raised the bounty for Maduro’s arrest, accusing him of being a drug trafficker with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel, a claim vehemently denied by the Mexican government.
