On Sunday, June 14, 2026, Manuela Obrador Narv\u00e1ez, cousin of former Mexican president Andr\u00e9s Manuel L\u00f3pez 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. <\/p>\n
In her speech, Manuela did not hold back, calling Trump \u201ca disgusting type\u201d and accusing him of wanting to steal Mexico\u2019s resources rather than help the country. She framed her remarks within the context of accusations made by Mexico City\u2019s mayor, Claudia Sheinbaum, about alleged U.S. interference. <\/p>\n
Manuela Obrador said:
\n– The U.S. government is trying to weaken Mexico from within by spreading misinformation and attacking the government through the media.
\n– This internal destabilization makes it easier for foreign interests to intervene.
\n– Defending Mexico\u2019s sovereignty against what she called a \u201cmisogynistic tyrant\u201d is crucial. <\/p>\n
She also urged supporters to protect the \u201cFourth Transformation,\u201d a political movement she said has been hard-won and is currently under attack by \u201cslanders.\u201d <\/p>\n
The event ended on a lighter note, with attendees singing \u201cLas Ma\u00f1anitas\u201d to celebrate Manuela\u2019s birthday, a moment widely shared on social media. <\/p>\n
This episode highlights ongoing tensions between Mexico and the U.S., as well as the passionate defense of Mexico\u2019s political shifts by Morena figures. For migrants and international observers, it\u2019s a reminder of how deeply intertwined politics and identity remain on both sides of the border.<\/p>\n