Senators from the Morena party in Mexico have publicly condemned billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk for his comments regarding President Claudia Sheinbaum. Musk, who owns the social media platform X, asserted that Sheinbaum only expresses views dictated by her cartel 'bosses'. This remark came in reaction to a previous statement made by Sheinbaum, where she declared that the war against drug trafficking is not a viable option. In defense of the president, Alejandro Murat, the head of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, highlighted Sheinbaum's policy of 'zero tolerance' towards narcotics.

Additionally, senator Andrea Chávez criticized Musk's remarks as being disconnected from reality, while Julieta Ramírez urged Musk to clarify any connections he may have with Jeffrey Epstein. The backlash against Musk was not limited to political figures; social media users supportive of the '4T' (Fourth Transformation) administration intensified their criticism by circulating a video of Musk in the Oval Office with former President Trump, seemingly under the influence of drugs, to suggest hypocrisy in his critiques.

This incident underscores the tense relationship between the Mexican government and foreign figures who weigh in on domestic policies, especially concerning sensitive issues such as drug trafficking. It reflects a growing trend of Mexican officials standing against international criticism and a demonstration of the political polarizations within Mexico, as parties align themselves with divergent views over governance strategies in the context of drug-related violence.