Key facts
- Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused the U.S. of interventionist practices.
- López Obrador stated the U.S. aims to bolster Mexico's right-wing opposition and weaken his political movement.
- He criticized current U.S. President Donald Trump, noting a change in his demeanor.
- The remarks were posted on X and are seen as support for current President Claudia Sheinbaum.
- Tensions between Mexico and the U.S. have escalated following U.S. Justice Department indictments of Mexican officials.
Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has accused the United States of employing "interventionist and unscrupulous practices" to support Mexico's right-wing opposition and weaken his political movement. In a five-page letter posted on X, López Obrador stated that the current U.S. President Donald Trump has changed significantly since their previous interactions, which he described as cooperative and pragmatic. He attributed this transformation to "false friends and advisers." López Obrador, who retains significant political influence despite holding no official power, made these remarks amid escalating tensions between Mexico and the U.S. These tensions have been exacerbated by the U.S. Justice Department's April indictment of 10 Mexican officials for alleged drug trafficking ties. López Obrador accused U.S. officials of seeking to undermine Mexico's ruling Morena party, which he founded, under the guise of combating migration and narco-terrorism. His statements are viewed as a strong show of support for the current Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, his political protégé, who has also recently sharpened her rhetoric regarding national sovereignty.