Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected accusations by US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that she encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles following immigration raids. Sheinbaum called the claims “absolutely false” and reaffirmed her government’s stance against violence, urging Mexicans in the US to live peacefully, according to Firstpost.

Noem said that Sheinbaum incited trouble, saying that violence during protests would not be tolerated.

The protests, which began peacefully, became tense as President Donald Trump sent the National Guard, declaring them a "rebellion" against federal authority, Firstpost reported.