Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum reaffirmed her long-standing position with Gaza and Palestine as she declined an invitation from US President Donald Trump to join his newly established Board of Peace.

Speaking at her regular morning press conference, Sheinbaum confirmed that Mexico would not become a member of the Board of Peace, an initiative launched by Trump to oversee reconstruction and stabilization efforts in Gaza. She explained that Mexico’s decision is rooted in its longstanding recognition of Palestine as a state. In her view, any credible peace effort in the Middle East must include representation from both Israel and Palestine.

Mexico will instead attend the inaugural session as an observer through its ambassador to the United Nations, signaling that it is not withdrawing from dialogue but insisting on inclusive diplomatic frameworks. 

Her remarks came ahead of the inaugural meeting of the board on Thursday in Washington, DC.
Sheinbaum has expressed her support for Palestine, describing Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Gaza Strip and the Palestinian people as genocide and calling for a two-state solution.