Mexican President Sheinbaum Says She Met With Deputy Secretary of State, Told Him She 'Disagrees With Raids'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday she met with the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State and expressed him her disagreement with the immigration enforcement raids being conducted by the Trump administration.

Speaking at her daily press conference, Sheinbaum said her meeting with Christopher Landau was "good" but "more of a courtesy," as he was introducing himself given his new position.

"We addressed different topics. We showed him results in areas such as security, and when it comes to migration we talked in defense of our migrant brothers, saying we disagree with the use of raids to detain people who work honestly in the U.S. That is not only going to harm the people but also the U.S. economy," Sheinbaum added.

Sheinbaum has been vocal about her opposition to ramped-up efforts from the Trump administration to apprehend migrants. On Wednesday she rejected claims from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about encouraging violence in protests in Los Angeles.

In a social media publication, Sheinbaum attached a video in which she "clearly condemn violent demonstrations."

"We've always been against it and even more so given my responsibilities. Moreover, our stance remains that of defending honest, hardworking Mexicans who contribute to the U.S. economy and their families in Mexico. I'm certain dialogue and respect are the best way for our people to understand each other and that this misunderstanding will be clarified," Sheinbaum added.

Earlier on Tuesday, Noem had told reporters that "Claudia Sheinbaum came out and encouraged more protests in LA and I condemn her for that." "She should not be encouraging violent protests that are going on," Noem added.

Sheinbaum did criticize the immigration raids taking place in Los Angeles, which catalyzed the protests that have been taking place in the city since Friday and have, at times, become violent. She said he city "wouldn't be what it is" without migrants.

"They migrate out of need and send resources to their families from there," the president added. "Mexicans will always have our backing and demand that their human rights be respected. They must know that, should they wish to return to Mexico, we will welcome them with open arms."

In this context, Trump hinted at measures aimed at some migrant workers, claiming he is being told the hotel and farm industries are being hit hard by his administration's enforcement operations.

In a publication on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said "Our great Farmers and people in the Hotel and Leisure business have been stating that our very aggressive policy on immigration is taking very good, long time workers away from them, with those jobs being almost impossible to replace."

"In many cases the Criminals allowed into our Country by the VERY Stupid Biden Open Borders Policy are applying for those jobs. This is not good. We must protect our Farmers, but get the CRIMINALS OUT OF THE USA. Changes are coming!" he added.