President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico broadly criticized images of disturbances on U.S. streets that featured the Mexican flag as a “provocation.”

President Claudia Sheinbaum met with US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau in Mexico City on Wednesday.

Sheinbaum's comments followed Noem's Oval Office statement in which the secretary accused Sheinbaum of encouraging unrest.

Deteriorating into a combative relationship with Mexico would almost certainly worsen problems over trade and cartels, and inflame further protests.

Sheinbaum praised the contributions of Mexicans, saying in part, "Los Angeles wouldn't be what it is if it weren't for the Mexicans who live there."

FIFA World Cup and the Mexico's electric vehicle project were among the topics Sheinbaum covered at her Thursday presser.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday denied a Reuters report about the U.S. pushing Mexico to investigate politicians with suspected links to organized crime.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles. Sheinbaum called the accusation "absolutely false."