On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Manuela Obrador Narváez, cousin of former Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador and current delegate of the Welfare Program in Chiapas, delivered a sharp critique of U.S. President Donald Trump during a Morena event in Palenque, Chiapas.

In her speech, Manuela did not hold back, calling Trump “a disgusting type” and accusing him of wanting to steal Mexico’s resources rather than help the country. She framed her remarks within the context of accusations made by Mexico City’s mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum, about alleged U.S. interference.

Manuela Obrador said:
– The U.S. government is trying to weaken Mexico from within by spreading misinformation and attacking the government through the media.
– This internal destabilization makes it easier for foreign interests to intervene.
– Defending Mexico’s sovereignty against what she called a “misogynistic tyrant” is crucial.

She also urged supporters to protect the “Fourth Transformation,” a political movement she said has been hard-won and is currently under attack by “slanders.”

The event ended on a lighter note, with attendees singing “Las Mañanitas” to celebrate Manuela’s birthday, a moment widely shared on social media.

This episode highlights ongoing tensions between Mexico and the U.S., as well as the passionate defense of Mexico’s political shifts by Morena figures. For migrants and international observers, it’s a reminder of how deeply intertwined politics and identity remain on both sides of the border.