Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has unveiled a new citizenship rule that would bar dual‑national politicians from holding public office, a move she says is designed to protect Mexico from foreign interference, particularly from the United States. The proposal, which would require elected officials to renounce any second citizenship, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties and civil‑rights groups who label it an authoritarian step that undermines democratic choice. Sheinbaum argues that the policy will prevent Washington from exerting undue influence over Mexican politics, a claim that echoes concerns about the Trump administration’s rhetoric toward Mexico. The debate highlights a broader tension between national sovereignty and the global realities of migration and political alliances.
The leftist Mexican president seeks to block Washington's meddling with new citizenship requirements. Critics say it's authoritarian. The post Claudia Sheinbaum Wants to Ban Dual Citizens From Office to Shield Mexico From Trump appeared first on The Intercept.
