President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on September 1, 2026, that Mexico's sovereignty is not subject to negotiation, delivery, or sharing with any nation, including the United States. ^[1] The Mexican government received 262,595 repatriated citizens between January 20, 2025, and July 31, 2026. ^[2] President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico stated on 2026-04-12 that the country will maintain a policy of dialogue, cooperation, and understanding with the United States without renouncing its principles or accepting subordination. ^[3] President Claudia Sheinbaum stated during her second government report that her administration has achieved understanding in migration, commerce, and security matters despite difficulties with the United States. ^[4] Sheinbaum confirmed that diplomatic channels with the United States will remain open despite differences, aiming to seek understanding without abandoning dialogue. ^[5] Sheinbaum noted that 17 Mexican citizens died in incidents related to US immigration authorities, with 14 deaths occurring in ICE custody centers and three during operations. ^[6] The Mexican government established four principles for international cooperation: respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, shared and differentiated responsibility, mutual trust, and cooperation without subordination. ^[7] The repatriations were conducted as part of the 'Mexico te Abraza' strategy. ^[8] President Claudia Sheinbaum affirmed that in commercial matters, Mexico maintains permanent and active dialogue with the government of the United States with the objective of consolidating economic agreements beneficial to both nations. ^[9] President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed deep concern regarding the treatment of Mexican nationals, specifically noting that 17 citizens have died in detention centers and during operations in the United States. ^[10] President Sheinbaum declared that cooperation with other nations does not mean submission and that friendship does not require renouncing national principles. ^[11] The President highlighted the painful issue of 17 Mexican nationals dying in US detention centers and facilities as a major point of contention between the governments of Mexico and the United States. ^[12]