Mexico's President Considers Legal Action After Elon Musk's Drug Cartel Allegations

Mexico City. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that potential legal action is being considered following comments by American billionaire businessman Elon Musk. Musk had accused her of being close to drug cartels.

At a press conference Tuesday morning, Sheinbaum said her lawyers are studying the matter, dismissing the allegations as completely ridiculous and baseless. She stated that the claim that the government she leads is a narco-government is automatically refuted.

Sheinbaum's security policy has been under criticism following the recent surge in violence across the country. The situation became more tense after the death of powerful cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes alias El Mencho on Sunday.

The Mexican military found him in the Tlapalpa region of central Mexico. It was reported that he died while being transported for treatment after being shot by security forces. Subsequently, members of his organization, the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, blocked roads, set fires, and clashed with security forces, resulting in dozens of deaths.

It was after this incident that Musk reacted to Sheinbaum on social media, making a sarcastic remark. In response to a video clip, he commented that she was speaking as dictated by her cartel bosses. In that video, Sheinbaum had expressed the view that alternatives to militaristic strategies like the 'war on drugs' should be sought.

Musk, who is considered a critic of right-wing governments, is known to be close to former US President Donald Trump. Trump has also been vocal in favor of more military action against cartels.

The Sheinbaum government, however, continues to state that measures to control violence and strengthen security are ongoing.