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Mexico Weighs Legal Action Against Elon Musk Over Posts Accusing Sheinbaum of Cartel Ties

Presidential lawyers are reviewing defamation options as no formal complaint has been filed.

Overview

  • The presidency says its attorneys are assessing whether Elon Musk’s posts are actionable, and no case has been initiated.
  • Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the accusations as absurd and emphasized public recognition of the armed forces’ work.
  • On February 23, Musk posted on X that Sheinbaum was “saying what her cartel bosses tell her to say,” implying links to organized crime.
  • On February 25, Musk followed up with a mocking post saying she is “violating my human rights,” accompanied by a laughing emoji.
  • The clash follows a February 22 Jalisco operation that killed CJNG leader “El Mencho”—confirmed by the FGR—and triggered reprisals, as ruling‑party lawmakers publicly repudiated Musk’s remarks and defended the government’s security policy.