Outrage in Mexico at Trump praise for ‘legendary’ 19th-century US invasion

The US president's celebration of the 1847 conquest draws fury from Mexican leaders over imperialist tone'

A message from Donald Trump celebrating the 19th-century US invasion of its southern neighbour - and the subsequent loss of more than half its territory - has touched a historical nerve in Mexico, with some seeing it as a veiled threat for future incursions.

Reacting to the US president's statement, which described the invasion as a legendary victory", Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's president, said during her morning news conference on Tuesday: We must always defend our sovereignty."