Mexican President Sheinbaum Confirms Cybersecurity Breach of Personal Phone and Email
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed that her personal phone and an old email account were recently compromised in a sophisticated cyberattack.
Speaking at her daily press conference, Sheinbaum assured the public that the compromised phone is no longer used for personal communication, serving instead as a channel for connecting with supporters. She also emphasized that the email account in question was outdated and no longer in use.
“I took all necessary precautions as soon as I became aware of the breach,” Sheinbaum stated, adding that security protocols were followed immediately.
Trump Praises Sheinbaum’s Leadership
In addition to addressing the cyberattack, President Sheinbaum has recently found herself in the international spotlight after receiving unexpected praise from former U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a report from The New York Times, Trump told Sheinbaum during a phone call last month, “You’re tough,” acknowledging her decisive leadership.
This marks a striking shift, given Trump’s historically harsh stance on Mexico during his presidency and campaign trail, where he frequently criticized the country and threatened to impose tariffs until fentanyl trafficking across the border was halted.
Yet, in recent weeks, Trump has referred to Sheinbaum as “a wonderful woman” and spoken of having a “very good” relationship with her. In a social media post, he even announced he was postponing planned tariffs until April 2 “out of respect” for the Mexican president, thanking her for her “hard work and cooperation.”
Sheinbaum later described the conversation as “excellent and respectful” in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Tough Stance on Cartels and National Sovereignty
President Sheinbaum, who took office on October 1 as Mexico’s first female president, has made significant moves to confront the country’s powerful drug cartels. In one bold action, she authorized the extradition of 29 cartel leaders to the United States in late February to face criminal charges — a move that many consider both courageous and risky.
Sheinbaum, a scientist and political progressive with limited foreign policy experience, has also worked to rally national pride, frequently reminding Mexicans that the country is “not a colony of anyone.” She continues to reinforce her administration’s principle: “Coordination, yes; submission, never.”
