The member countries of the Latin American bloc have expressed their solidarity with Mexico, rejecting what they termed as ‘slander and interference’ from the United States. They argue that the accusations from Washington against Mexico’s government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, are unfounded and overlook the historical responsibility of the US government in the region’s crisis of violence and drug trafficking. President Sheinbaum’s comments, while seemingly strong, fail to address the underlying issues.