Mexico’s Sheinbaum Weighs Legal Action After Musk Alleges Cartel Ties

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Mexico’s president said lawyers are reviewing options after Musk claimed she was ’saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say.’

Mexico’s Sheinbaum Weighs Legal Action After Musk Alleges Cartel Ties

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a news conference in Mexico City on July 14, 2025. Raquel Cunha/Reuters

Tom Ozimek

Tom Ozimek

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2/25/2026|Updated: 2/25/2026

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she is considering legal action after tech billionaire Elon Musk alleged on social media that she was taking orders from drug cartels.

Speaking at a Feb. 24 news conference in Mexico City, Sheinbaum said government lawyers were reviewing the matter.

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