In Mexico City, on February 20 (NationPress), Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum declared that she is not intimidated by US President Donald Trump and his threats regarding mass deportations, heavy trade tariffs, and military 'intervention' to tackle drug cartels, citing strong support from the Mexican populace.

During her daily press conference, when questioned about her fears concerning Trump's threats, Sheinbaum firmly stated, 'No. I possess the backing of the people. When one is certain and has conviction, knowing one’s principles, what is there to fear?'

Addressing concerns about Trump’s actions, she pointed out that discussions are ongoing between both governments, as reported by Xinhua news agency.

The President emphasized that she would never permit a violation of Mexico's sovereignty, asserting, 'If it were to be violated, an entire nation stands ready to defend our homeland.'

Sheinbaum's remarks came shortly after Trump claimed that Mexico 'is governed by drug cartels,' which the US government has categorized as terrorist groups.

Trump further accused Mexican authorities of 'allowing millions of individuals' to enter the United States unlawfully, offering his 'assistance' to curb immigration flows.

Officials from both nations are set to convene in Washington this week to discuss the suspension of tariffs on Mexican goods and to devise strategies against drug trafficking, particularly the influx of fentanyl into the United States.

Sheinbaum affirmed that her administration does not support drug cartels or organized crime, stating, 'What we uphold is our sovereignty.'

She asserted that Mexico will reject any 'extraterritorial measures' stemming from the classification of cartels as terrorist organizations.

Earlier this month, Trump threatened and subsequently postponed imposing 25 percent tariffs on Mexican imports aimed at compelling Mexico to enhance its efforts against drug cartels.

On his first day in office, Trump ordered the designation of several of Mexico’s drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations, with those designations anticipated soon.

In response to the tariff threat, Mexico deployed 10,000 National Guard troops to its northern border.

Mexico’s Defence Secretary, Ricardo Trevilla, commented on the flights of US military aircraft last week, clarifying that they had not entered Mexican airspace, although he could not dismiss the possibility of surveillance due to uncertainty about their activities.

Sheinbaum provided a more comprehensive explanation on Wednesday.

'These flights are part of the coordination … collaborations that have existed for many years between the governments of the United States and Mexico,' Sheinbaum explained during her daily briefing.

'Whenever it is at Mexico’s request for collaboration, it is for information to address security conditions.'