Mexico Refuses to Attend Marco Rubio Summit and Reaffirms Non-Intervention Policy

ByJosé Shaddai Olvera Torres

This article by José Shaddai Olvera Torres originally appeared in the July 17, 2026 edition of El Chamuco, a Mexican satirical news outlet. Cartoon by @monerorape

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported that the Government of Mexico declined to participate in the meeting convened by the U.S. Secretary of State, considering that it had a political character and not a security one.

President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that Mexico received an invitation to participate in the summit convened by the United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on so-called “far-left political terrorism.” However, she reported that the federal government decided not to attend.

During the Mañanera del Pueblo, the president explained that the invitation was received by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) and that, after analyzing it, it was determined that the meeting had a predominantly political character.

Sheinbaum pointed out that, from her administration’s perspective, the meeting did not correspond to a space for cooperation on security matters.

“It was not prudent to attend,” the president maintained.

She also indicated that the decision was communicated to the United States Department of State.

The president explained that the Mexican Government’s stance responds to the principles established in the Constitution for conducting foreign policy.

Among them she mentioned:

  • The self-determination of peoples.
  • Non-intervention.
  • The peaceful settlement of disputes.
  • The legal equality of states.
  • International cooperation for development.
  • Respect for, protection of, and promotion of human rights.
  • The promotion of international peace and security.

Sheinbaum reiterated that these principles continue to be the axis of Mexico’s relationship with other countries and of her administration’s actions in international forums.