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Mexico Weighs Legal Action After Musk’s Cartel Allegations

President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference about the wave of violence in Mexico, following the killing of drug lord 'El Mencho', at Palacio Nacional in Mexico City Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering legal action against tech billionaire Elon Musk after he publicly suggested she was influenced by drug cartels. The accusation, made on Musk’s platform X, came shortly after Mexican security forces captured and killed CJNG cartel leader Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera. Sheinbaum dismissed the claims as baseless and “absurd,” emphasizing that government lawyers are reviewing possible legal steps. She reiterated that her administration seeks peace rather than a return to militarized drug-war strategies, despite the country’s ongoing struggle with cartel violence and tens of thousands of missing persons.  Musk’s comments referenced a 2025 video of Sheinbaum discussing cartel-related violence, alleging she was “saying what her cartel bosses tell her to...
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Trade Tensions Escalate: China's Response to Trump's Tariffs

 

The trade war between the United States and China has reached new heights as President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports. The latest measures include a 34% tariff hike, bringing the total levies on Chinese goods to 54%. These tariffs, described as the steepest in a century, aim to reset global trade policies but have sparked significant backlash.

China has vowed to retaliate, with the Ministry of Commerce condemning the tariffs as a threat to global supply chains and economic stability. Beijing has promised countermeasures to safeguard its interests, signaling a deepening rift between the world's two largest economies.

The tariffs are expected to impact not only China but also other Asian economies, as countries like Vietnam and Cambodia face similar levies. Analysts predict that these measures could disrupt global trade and economic growth, with China potentially seeking alternative markets to offset the impact.

As tensions rise, the global community watches closely, bracing for the potential fallout of this escalating trade conflict.

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