The President of Mexico denies American accusations of encouraging protests in Los Angeles and affirms her call for peace.

Mexican President Claudia Shinbaum denied accusations by U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen that she encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles against President Donald Trump's immigration policies.

This came in response to Nielsen's statements during a joint press conference with Trump at the White House on Tuesday morning, where she claimed that Shinbaum "encouraged more protests," saying: "I condemn her for that. She should not encourage violent protests like the ones we are witnessing."

Shinbaum responded via "X" platform, confirming: "U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen falsely claimed that I encouraged violent protests in Los Angeles. I informed her that this is an absolute lie."

Los Angeles has been witnessing clashes between protesters and security forces since Friday, protesting immigration raids against undocumented immigrants. The city has a large Mexican community, adding momentum to the protests.

In a new development, military reinforcements arrived in the city on Tuesday, including hundreds of Marines, following orders from President Trump, despite opposition from the California state government. These forces joined thousands of border guards and police officers tasked with confronting riots.

Shinbaum, affiliated with the left-wing, had previously called for restraint, stating on Monday: "Burning police cars seems more like a provocative act than a resistance. It should be clear that we condemn violence from any side."

She added: "We urge the Mexican community to act peacefully and not to fall for provocations," calling on U.S. authorities to "respect human dignity and the law."